For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 2,588 students located throughout Maine.
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Top Maine ÂÌñÉç Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11 Academy Lane
North Bridgton, ME 04057
(207) 647-3322
North Bridgton, ME 04057
(207) 647-3322
Gr: 12-12, PG | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 60% Tuition listed
975 West Main Street
Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426
(207) 564-8664
Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426
(207) 564-8664
Gr: 9-12, PG | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 62% Tuition listed
745 Main Street
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-2013
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-2013
Gr: 9-12, PG | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate: 80% Tuition listed
39 Church Street
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-7777
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-7777
Gr: 9-12, PG | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 9 students Acceptance rate: 97% Tuition listed
616 high street
bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-7128
bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-7128
Gr: 9-12, PG Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 73% Tuition listed
100 Broadway
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-0313
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-0313
Gr: 9-12 Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
PO Box 257, 1614 Main St., Rte. 17
Kents Hill, ME 04349
(207) 685-1606
Kents Hill, ME 04349
(207) 685-1606
Gr: 9-12, PG | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate: 66% Tuition listed
81 Academy Hill
Newcastle, ME 04553
(207) 563-3596
Newcastle, ME 04553
(207) 563-3596
Gr: 9-12, PG | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Avg. class size: 14 students Acceptance rate: 83% Tuition listed
PO Box 190, 66 Cutler Road
East Machias, ME 04630
(207) 255-8301
East Machias, ME 04630
(207) 255-8301
Gr: 9-12, PG | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
How many boarding schools are located in Maine?
There are 9 college-preparatory boarding schools located in Maine.
What is the average tuition cost of boarding school in Maine?
The average Maine boarding school tuition cost is $58,364 per year.
What is the oldest boarding school in Maine?
Washington Academy, founded in 1792, is the oldest boarding school in Maine.
What boarding school in Maine has the lowest acceptance rates?
Bridgton Academy has the lowest boarding school acceptance rate (60%) in Maine.
What boarding school in Maine has the highest average SAT scores?
Washington Academy has the highest average SAT scores (1290) in Maine.
Which boarding schools in Maine are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of boarding schools in Maine include: Foxcroft Academy vs. Fryeburg Academy
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