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Best Knox County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 444 students in Knox County, ME (there are , serving 4,222 public students). 10% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the Maine private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
29% of private schools in Knox County, ME are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Knox County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Map of Midcoast STEAM Microschool
Gr: NS-5 | 15 students
Specialized Curriculum
1 Main Street
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 543-3387
Ashwood Waldorf School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 78 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Waldorf School
180 Park St
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 236-8021
(1)
Map of Children's House Montessori School
Gr: PK-3 | 78 students
58 Elm St
Camden, ME 04843
(207) 236-2911
Map of Pen Bay Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 133 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
Baptist
1 Waldo Avenue
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-6460
Riley School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Alternative School
73 Warrenton St
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 596-6405
(2)
Map of South Hope Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 24 students
Christian
142 Main Sreet
Hope, ME 04847
(207) 785-4426
Map of Wayfinder Schools
Gr: Inquire with school | 65 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Alternative School
79 Washington St
Camden, ME 04843
(207) 236-3000
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Knox County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (Closed)

Map of Watershed School
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students
1 Free Street
Camden, ME 04843
(207) 230-7341

Overview

Category
This State (ME)
US
# Schools
7 Schools
# Students
444 Students
19,476 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
55 Teachers
2,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
60%
Average Class Size
12 students
13 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,700
$22,000
Average % on Financial Aid
28%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$11,886
Average Acceptance Rate
96%
79%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.47
# American Indian Students
4 Students
96 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
912 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
546 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
5 Students
750 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
229 Students
13,584 Students
% White Students
51%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
33 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
205 Students
3,366 Students
% of Others Students
45%
17%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Knox County, ME?
The top ranked private schools in Knox County, ME is Midcoast STEAM Microschool.
How many private schools are located in Knox County?
7 private schools are located in Knox County.
How diverse are private schools in Knox County?
Knox County private schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the Maine private school average of 16%.
What percentage of students in Knox County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Knox County are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Knox County?
29% of private schools in Knox County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Knox County are often viewed compared to one another?

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