For the 2024 school year, there are 8 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 3,874 students located throughout Maine.
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Top Maine Boarding Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11 Academy Lane
North Bridgton, ME 04057
(207) 647-3322
North Bridgton, ME 04057
(207) 647-3322
Grades: 12-12, PG
| 155 students
975 West Main Street
Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426
(207) 564-8664
Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426
(207) 564-8664
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 410 students
PO Box 257, 1614 Main St., Rte. 17
Kents Hill, ME 04349
(207) 685-1606
Kents Hill, ME 04349
(207) 685-1606
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 250 students
295 Main Street
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-2282
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-2282
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 300 students
PO Box 190, 66 Cutler Road
East Machias, ME 04630
(207) 255-8301
East Machias, ME 04630
(207) 255-8301
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 400 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many boarding schools are located in Maine?
There are 8 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 $53,413 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?
Thornton Academy has the lowest boarding school acceptance rate (50%) in Maine.
What boarding school in Maine has the highest average SAT scores?
Washington Academy has the highest average SAT scores (1290) in Maine.
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