For the 2026 school year, there are 10 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 3,563 students located throughout Maine.
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Top Maine Boarding Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11 Academy Lane
North Bridgton, ME 04057
(207) 647-3322
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
975 West Main Street
Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426
(207) 564-8664
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
745 Main Street
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-2013
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
39 Church Street
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-7777
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-7777
Gr: 9-12, PG | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 11 students Acceptance rate: 97% Tuition listed
616 High Street
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-5584
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-5584
Gr: 9-12, PG | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 73% Tuition listed
100 Broadway
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-0313
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-0313
Gr: 9-12 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
PO Box 257, 1614 Main St., Rte. 17
Kents Hill, ME 04349
(207) 685-1606
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
81 Academy Hill
Newcastle, ME 04553
(207) 563-3596
Newcastle, ME 04553
(207) 563-3596
Gr: 9-12, PG | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Avg. class size: 14 students Acceptance rate: 83% Tuition listed
148 Main St
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-2376
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-2376
Gr: 9-12, PG | PK-12, PG (day) | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 76% Tuition listed
PO Box 190, 66 Cutler Road
East Machias, ME 04630
(207) 255-8301
East Machias, ME 04630
(207) 255-8301
Gr: 9-12, PG | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
How many boarding schools are located in Maine?
There are 10 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 $61,093 per year.
What is the oldest boarding school in Maine?
Fryeburg 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: North Yarmouth Academy vs. Fryeburg Academy, Hyde School vs. Fryeburg Academy, North Yarmouth Academy vs. Hyde School
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