Best Hancock County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 543 students in Hancock County, ME (there are 33 public schools, serving 5,919 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Hancock County, ME are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
The top ranked private school in Hancock County, ME is George Stevens Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 65%, which is lower than the Maine private school average acceptance rate of 74%.
29% of private schools in Hancock County, ME are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Hancock County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
George Stevens Academy
George Stevens Academy Photo
(4)
23 Union Street
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2808
Grades: 9-12
| 331 students
The Bay School
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
17 Bay School Dr
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2187
Grades: PK-8
| 84 students
Blue Hill Harbor School
Alternative School
8 Mill Street
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-5501
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Bucksport Christian School
(Baptist)
16 Central St
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-7121
Grades: K-12
| 17 students
Kidspeace National Centers Of New England
Special Education School
16 Kidspace Way
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-0909
Grades: PK-12
| 38 students
Mirus Academy
(Christian)
460 High St
Ellsworth, ME 46052
(240) 466-4787
Grades: PK-9
| 27 students
Reach School
14 First Street
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-7147
Grades: 8-12
| 17 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Hancock County, ME?
The top ranked private schools in Hancock County, ME is George Stevens Academy.
How many private schools are located in Hancock County, ME?
7 private schools are located in Hancock County, ME.
How diverse are private schools in Hancock County, ME?
Hancock County, ME private schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the Maine private school average of 16%.
What percentage of students in Hancock County, ME go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Hancock County, ME are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hancock County, ME?
29% of private schools in Hancock County, ME are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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