For the 2024 school year, there are 38 private schools serving 4,069 students in Cumberland County, ME (there are 100 public schools, serving 38,229 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Cumberland County, ME are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Cumberland County, ME include North Yarmouth Academy, Waynflete and Breakwater School.
The average tuition cost is $17,637, which is lower than the Maine private school average tuition cost of $22,341.
Top Ranked Cumberland County Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11 U.S. Route One
Cumberland Foreside, ME 04110
(207) 558-6213
Cumberland Foreside, ME 04110
(207) 558-6213
Grades: NS-8
| 139 students
400 Deering Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-7676
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-7676
Grades: PK-8
| 29 students
57 Desert Rd
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-3900
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-3900
Grades: PK-12
| 289 students
148 Main Street
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-9051
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-9051
Grades: NS-12
| 393 students
St. Brigid School![St. Brigid School Photo]( "St. Brigid School Photo")
(Catholic)
695 Stevens Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-7073
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-7073
Grades: NS-8
| 330 students
St. John's Catholic School
(Catholic)
37 Pleasant Street
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 725-5507
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 725-5507
Grades: PK-8
| 121 students
Spurwink School
Special Education School
899 Riverside Street
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 771-1354
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 771-1354
Grades: NS
| 231 students
Appletree School![Appletree School Photo]( "Appletree School Photo")
Alternative School
44 Two Lights Rd
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 799-4225
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 799-4225
Grades: NS
| 40 students
Aucocisco School![Aucocisco School Photo - First Day of School 2011]( "Aucocisco School Photo - First Day of School 2011")
Special Education School
126 Spurwink Ave
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 773-7323
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 773-7323
Grades: 4-12
| 38 students
Bridgton Academy
All-boys | Alternative School
11 Academy Ln
North Bridgton, ME 04057
(207) 647-3322
North Bridgton, ME 04057
(207) 647-3322
Grades: 12
| 14 students
Center For Autism And Delvopmental Disorders
Special Education School
236 Gannett Dr
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 661-6702
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 661-6702
Grades: 1-12
| 13 students
The Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool
721 Stevens Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-9366
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-9366
Grades: PK-K
| 98 students
100 Gannett Dr Ste A
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 854-1030
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 854-1030
Grades: K-6
| 5 students
Cornerstone Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
415 Us Route 1
Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 885-5123
Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 885-5123
Grades: 2-12
| 24 students
Dodge House School
Special Education School
15 Wayside Ave
Bridgton, ME 04009
(207) 647-4404
Bridgton, ME 04009
(207) 647-4404
Grades: 3-8
| 10 students
Grace Baptist Church School
(Baptist)
476 Summit St
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-0257
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-0257
Grades: PK-12
| 24 students
1338 Broadway
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 767-5123
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 767-5123
Grades: PK-12
| 134 students
Holy Cross School
(Catholic)
436 Broadway
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-6661
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-6661
Grades: PK-8
| 115 students
99 South Freeport Road
South Freeport, ME 04078
(207) 865-3308
South Freeport, ME 04078
(207) 865-3308
Grades: PK-5
| 58 students
Lighthouse Christian School and Childcare Center
Daycare / Preschool
525 Highland Ave
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 767-2129
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 767-2129
Grades: PK-K
| 81 students
The Little Dolphin School Foundation![The Little Dolphin School Foundation Photo]( "The Little Dolphin School Foundation Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
101 County Rd
Westbrook, ME 04092
(207) 874-9909
Westbrook, ME 04092
(207) 874-9909
Grades: NS-2
| 96 students
60 Chamberlain Rd
Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 883-6680
Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 883-6680
Grades: PK-12
| 76 students
Mse/mhc-collaborative School
Special Education School
41 Pineland Dr Ste 200
New Gloucester, ME 04260
(207) 688-2253
New Gloucester, ME 04260
(207) 688-2253
Grades: 1-12
| 43 students
Pine Grove School
Montessori School
32 Foreside Rd
Falmouth, ME 04105
(207) 781-3441
Falmouth, ME 04105
(207) 781-3441
Grades: NS-K
| 89 students
Pine Tree Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
67 Pownal Rd
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-4747
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-4747
Grades: PK-12
| 116 students
Roots Academy
Alternative School
2 Davis Point Lane
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(717) 480-7012
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(717) 480-7012
Grades: NS-6
| 31 students
St. Elizabeth's Child Development
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
87 High St.
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 871-7444
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 871-7444
Grades: PK
| 6 students
Spring Harbor Academy
Special Education School
123 Andover Rd
Westbrook, ME 04092
(207) 761-2364
Westbrook, ME 04092
(207) 761-2364
Grades: PK
| 12 students
Spurwink School-cummings
Special Education School
587 Ocean Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 871-1582
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 871-1582
Grades: 8-12
| 33 students
Standish Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
181 Ossipee Trail W
Standish, ME 04084
(207) 642-3338
Standish, ME 04084
(207) 642-3338
Grades: PK-12
| 51 students
Toddle Inn Elementary School
Daycare / Preschool
9 Lincoln Ave
Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 885-0848
Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 885-0848
Grades: K
| 10 students
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Cumberland County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Berean Christian Academy (Closed 2020)
(Calvinist)
1159 Pequawket Trail # 2B
Steep Falls, ME 04085
(207) 675-3503
Steep Falls, ME 04085
(207) 675-3503
Grades: 4-12
| 8 students
969 Pequawket Trail (Rt 113)
West Baldwin, ME 04091
(207) 625-4962
West Baldwin, ME 04091
(207) 625-4962
Grades: PK-8
| 16 students
St. Patrick S School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
1251 Congress Street
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 772-2521
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 772-2521
Grades: PK-8
| 212 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Cumberland County, ME?
The top ranked private schools in Cumberland County, ME include North Yarmouth Academy, Waynflete and Breakwater School.
How many private schools are located in Cumberland County, ME?
38 private schools are located in Cumberland County, ME.
How much do private schools cost in Cumberland County, ME?
The average tuition cost is $17,637, which is lower than the Maine private school average tuition cost of $22,341.
How diverse are private schools in Cumberland County, ME?
Cumberland County, ME private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Maine private school average of 16%.
What percentage of students in Cumberland County, ME go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Cumberland County, ME are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
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