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Portland ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 1,972 students in Portland, ME, 22% of all K-12 students in Portland, ME are educated in private schools versus (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 79%, which is same as the Maine private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
42% of private schools in Portland, ME are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 12
  • # Students Served: 1,972
  • Average Tuition: $23,003
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 55%
  • Acceptance Rate: 79%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 11%
  • View Portland, ME School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 12
  • # Students Served: 1,972
  • Average Tuition: $23,003
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 55%
  • Acceptance Rate: 79%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 11%
  • View Portland, ME School Trends

Top Ranked Portland ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Map of Breakwater School
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
856 Brighton Ave
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 772-8689
Cheverus Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 374 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 45
Catholic
267 Ocean Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-6238
(5)
Levey Day School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
Jewish
400 Deering Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-7676
(4)
St. Brigid School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 371 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
695 Stevens Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-7073
Map of Spurwink School
Gr: NS | 231 students
Special Education School
899 Riverside Street
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 771-1354
Waynflete Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 581 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 5
360 Spring St
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 274-5224
(1)
Map of The Children's Center
Gr: PK-K | 98 students
Daycare / Preschool
721 Stevens Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-9366
Map of Glickman Academy
Gr: 4-12 | 48 students
Special Education School
899 Riverside St
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 871-1200
Map of The Glickman Lauder Center Of Excellence In Autism
Gr: PK | 25 students
Special Education School
37 Andover Rd
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 661-6741
Map of Grace Baptist Church School
Gr: PK-12 | 24 students
Baptist
476 Summit St
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-0257
Map of St. Elizabeth's Child Development
Gr: PK | 6 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
87 High St.
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 871-7444
Map of Spurwink School-cummings
Gr: 8-12 | 33 students
Special Education School
587 Ocean Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 871-1582
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Portland, Maine ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (Closed)

Map of St. Patrick S School
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students
Catholic
1251 Congress Street
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 772-2521

Portland, ME ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ Trends (10-Year)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Portland, ME?
The top ranked private schools in Portland, ME include Levey Day School, Waynflete, and St. Brigid School.
How many private schools are located in Portland?
12 private schools are located in Portland.
How diverse are private schools in Portland?
Portland private schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Maine private school average of 16%.
What percentage of students in Portland go to private school?
22% of all K-12 students in Portland are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Portland?
42% of private schools in Portland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Portland are often viewed compared to one another?

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