Foxcroft Academy Photo - Foxcroft Academy... 1st chartered school in Maine (est. 1823)

Best Maine Boarding Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 2,588 students located throughout Maine.

Top Maine Boarding Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bridgton Academy
Bridgton Academy Photo
11 Academy Lane
North Bridgton, ME 04057
(207) 647-3322
Gr: 12-12, PG | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 60% Tuition listed
Foxcroft Academy
Foxcroft Academy Photo - www.foxcroftacademy.org or follow us on Twitter @foxcroftacademy
(2)
975 West Main Street
Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426
(207) 564-8664
Gr: 9-12, PG | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 62% Tuition listed
Fryeburg Academy
Fryeburg Academy Photo
(1)
745 Main Street
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-2013
Gr: 9-12, PG | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate: 80% Tuition listed
Gould Academy
Gould Academy Photo - Rock climbing, hiking, ice climbing canoeing and variety of other outdoor experiences abound in the White Mountains.
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39 Church Street
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-7777
Gr: 9-12, PG | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 9 students Acceptance rate: 97% Tuition listed
Hyde School
Hyde School Photo
616 high street
bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-7128
Gr: 9-12, PG Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 73% Tuition listed
100 Broadway
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-0313
Gr: 9-12 Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Kents Hill School
Kents Hill School Photo - Our idyllic, 400-acre campus is nestled in the midst of the Belgrade Lakes and provides sweeping views of the mountains of Maine and New Hampshire.
(1)
PO Box 257, 1614 Main St., Rte. 17
Kents Hill, ME 04349
(207) 685-1606
Gr: 9-12, PG | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate: 66% Tuition listed
Lincoln Academy
Lincoln Academy Photo - Lincoln Academy's campus is large, safe, and beautiful. Located near the ocean and within a 10 minute walk of a vibrant small town, our students love living here!
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81 Academy Hill
Newcastle, ME 04553
(207) 563-3596
Gr: 9-12, PG | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Avg. class size: 14 students Acceptance rate: 83% Tuition listed
Washington Academy
Washington Academy Photo - Washington Academy, established in 1792, is one of the oldest day & boarding co-ed high schools in the USA. It is located on the Downeast Maine coast, and boast 425 total students from 25 different countries. The Alumni Building is one of nine buildings on its 75+ acre campus.
PO Box 190, 66 Cutler Road
East Machias, ME 04630
(207) 255-8301
Gr: 9-12, PG | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

How many boarding schools are located in Maine?
There are 9 college-preparatory boarding schools located in Maine.
What is the average tuition cost of boarding school in Maine?
The average Maine boarding school tuition cost is $58,364 per year.
What is the oldest boarding school in Maine?
Washington Academy, founded in 1792, is the oldest boarding school in Maine.
What boarding school in Maine has the lowest acceptance rates?
Bridgton Academy has the lowest boarding school acceptance rate (60%) in Maine.
What boarding school in Maine has the highest average SAT scores?
Washington Academy has the highest average SAT scores (1290) in Maine.
Which boarding schools in Maine are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of boarding schools in Maine include: Foxcroft Academy vs. Fryeburg Academy

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