For the 2024 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 1,227 students in Oxford County, ME (there are 31 public schools, serving 8,122 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Oxford County, ME are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Oxford County, ME include Gould Academy, Fryeburg Academy and Hebron Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 64%, which is lower than the Maine private school average acceptance rate of 74%.
45% of private schools in Oxford County, ME are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Mennonite).
Top Ranked Oxford County Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Forestdale Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
27 Perkins Valley Rd
Bryant Pond, ME 04219
(207) 674-2934
Bryant Pond, ME 04219
(207) 674-2934
Grades: K-8
| 14 students
New Life Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
8 Drift Rd
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-3129
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-3129
Grades: K-12
| 24 students
10 E Main St
South Paris, ME 04281
(207) 743-5970
South Paris, ME 04281
(207) 743-5970
Grades: 1-12
| 52 students
Shepherds River Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
11 Porter Rd
Brownfield, ME 04010
(207) 935-1520
Brownfield, ME 04010
(207) 935-1520
Grades: 1-10
| 28 students
Summit Achievement
Alternative School
69 Deer Hill Rd
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 697-2020
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 697-2020
Grades: 8-12
| 10 students
Webb River Seventh-day Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
58 Pine St
Dixfield, ME 04224
(207) 562-9997
Dixfield, ME 04224
(207) 562-9997
Grades: K-8
| 6 students
Oxford County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
854 Main St
Sumner, ME 04292
(207) 388-2716
Sumner, ME 04292
(207) 388-2716
Grades: 7-12
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Oxford County, ME?
The top ranked private schools in Oxford County, ME include Gould Academy, Fryeburg Academy and Hebron Academy.
How many private schools are located in Oxford County, ME?
11 private schools are located in Oxford County, ME.
How diverse are private schools in Oxford County, ME?
Oxford County, ME private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Maine private school average of 16%.
What percentage of students in Oxford County, ME go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Oxford County, ME are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Oxford County, ME?
45% of private schools in Oxford County, ME are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Mennonite).
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