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Best Maine Boarding Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 3,563 students located throughout Maine.

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Gould Academy Photo - A rigorous academic curriculum is at the core of the Gould Academy experience. Our students are innovators, creators, risk-takers, and complex problem solvers.

Kents Hill School Photo - Athletes enjoy the on-campus O'Connor Alpine Training Center for alpine racers and riders. Everyone enjoys it on Saturday nights!

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

North Yarmouth Academy Photo - North Yarmouth Academy Curtis Building at 148 Main Street, Yarmouth, Maine, U.S.A. This building houses the main office and many Upper School classrooms, Safford Center dining hall, art studio, and the Bicentennial Learning Commons.

Bridgton Academy Photo - With 14 classes available for college credit, Bridgton Academy students not only gain invaluable experience for success in college, but they will actually be ahead of the game when they enroll in higher education.

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.

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!

Historical Statistics Overview

This State (ME)

# Schools

10 Schools

271 Schools

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Trends in Total Number of Boarding Schools
Year	(ME) Total Schools
2025	10
2024	6
2023	6
2022	6
2021	6
2020	6
2019	6
2018	6
2017	6
2016	6
2015	6

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# Students

3,008 Students

107,111 Students

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Trends in Total Number of Boarding School Students
Year	Maine (ME) Total	National Total
2025	3,008	107,111
2024	2,023	101,427
2023	2,003	97,896
2022	2,018	96,187
2021	1,968	91,931
2020	2,017	86,584
2019	2,017	86,463
2018	2,083	84,502
2017	2,103	82,705
2016	2,093	78,072
2015	2,066	76,278

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Academics and Faculty

This State (ME)

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

8:1

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Trends in Average Student-Teacher Ratio
Year	Maine (ME) Avg	National Avg
2025	8.8	7.54
2024	8.5	7.4
2023	8.5	7.27
2022	8.5	7.23
2021	7.83	7.14
2020	8.67	7.1
2019	8.67	7.3
2018	8.83	7.24
2017	8.83	7.28
2016	8.83	7.24
2015	9	7.4

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% Faculty with Advanced Degree

63%

69%

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Trends in Average % Faculty with Advanced Degrees
Year	Maine (ME) Avg	National Avg
2025	62.7%	68.81%
2024	55.33%	68.45%
2023	55.33%	68.67%
2022	55.33%	68.31%
2021	55.33%	67.44%
2020	52.83%	66.48%
2019	52.83%	65.36%
2018	52.83%	65.95%
2017	52.83%	65.9%
2016	52.83%	65.26%
2015	52.83%	64.79%

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Academic Programs

This State (ME)

Avg. AP Courses

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Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered
Year	Maine (ME) Avg	National Avg
2025	17	21.74
2024	15.33	21.91
2023	15.33	21.82
2022	15.33	21.59
2021	15.83	21.84
2020	15.67	21.69
2019	15.67	21.2
2018	15.67	20.95
2017	15.67	20.75
2016	15.5	20.14
2015	15.33	20.15

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Avg. IB Courses

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Trends in Average Number of IB Courses Offered
Year	Maine (ME) Avg	National Avg
2025	8	28.38
2024	8	32.52
2023	8	32.26
2022	8	31.86
2021	8	33.35
2020	8	31.32
2019	6	32.14

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Avg. Class Size

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Trends in Average Class Size
Year	Maine (ME) Avg	National Avg
2025	12.5	12.77
2024	12	12.77
2023	12	12.73
2022	12	12.61
2021	12	12.54
2020	12.33	12.41
2019	12.33	12.58
2018	12.33	12.69
2017	12.17	12.59
2016	12.17	12.56
2015	12.33	12.61

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Academic Performance

This State (ME)

Avg. SAT Score

1244

1270

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Trends in Average SAT Score
Year	Maine (ME) Avg	National Avg
2025	1244	1270
2024	1260	1274
2023	1260	1277
2022	1260	1276
2021	1260	1277
2020	1260	1273
2019	1260	1271
2018	1280	1272

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Avg. ACT Score

Avg. Acceptance Rate

74%

59%

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Trends in Average Acceptance Rate
Year	Maine (ME) Avg	National Avg
2025	74.43%	58.56%
2024	75%	57.36%
2023	69.5%	56.77%
2022	69.5%	56.56%
2021	67%	55.98%
2020	69.33%	55.35%
2019	69.33%	54.65%
2018	71%	54.6%
2017	71%	54.44%
2016	71%	53.5%
2015	65%	53.79%

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Tuition and Finances

This State (ME)

Avg. Tuition (Boarding)

$59,147

$64,480

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Trends in Average Tuition Cost
Year	Maine (ME) Avg	National Avg
2025	$59,147	$64,480
2024	$56,000	$62,576
2023	$54,117	$60,435
2022	$54,117	$58,354
2021	$54,683	$57,014
2020	$53,225	$55,774
2019	$53,225	$54,179
2018	$53,017	$52,121
2017	$48,142	$50,567
2016	$47,808	$49,157
2015	$46,583	$47,544

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Avg. Tuition (Day)

$28,451

$38,054

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Trends in Average Day Student Tuition
Year	Maine (ME) Avg	National Avg
2025	$28,451	$38,054
2024	$31,100	$36,756
2023	$27,188	$35,835
2022	$27,188	$34,524
2021	$27,188	$34,604
2020	$28,040	$33,316
2019	$25,367	$31,542
2018	$24,867	$30,141
2017	$22,417	$29,371
2016	$22,417	$29,161
2015	$22,033	$28,079

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Avg. Tuition (International)

$57,583

$62,481

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Trends in Average International Student Tuition
Year	Maine (ME) Avg	National Avg
2025	$57,583	$62,481
2024	$56,417	$60,029
2023	$41,813	$57,947
2022	$41,813	$56,709
2021	$36,967	$54,096
2020	$52,500	$52,942
2019	$52,500	$51,284
2018	$51,833	$47,702
2017	$47,083	$45,431
2016	$46,583	$45,254
2015	$46,383	$45,218

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Avg. Financial Aid Rate

48%

42%

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Trends in Average Financial Aid Rate
Year	Maine (ME) Avg	National Avg
2025	48.25%	41.88%
2024	38.2%	40.71%
2023	38.83%	40.8%
2022	34.67%	39.97%
2021	33%	39.96%
2020	34.17%	39.22%
2019	34.17%	38.36%
2018	37.33%	37.75%
2017	35.17%	36.75%
2016	35.17%	36.15%
2015	34%	35.59%

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Avg. Financial Aid Grant

$24,769

$26,973

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Trends in Average Financial Aid Grant
Year	Maine (ME) Avg	National Avg
2025	$24,769	$26,973
2024	$19,525	$26,559
2023	$19,525	$26,052
2022	$18,858	$26,033
2021	$18,858	$26,059
2020	$17,858	$25,953
2019	$17,858	$26,083
2018	$16,525	$25,157
2017	$15,525	$24,334
2016	$15,525	$23,177
2015	$15,525	$22,734

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Avg. Endowment

$16 MM

$83 MM

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Trends in Average School Endowment
Year	Maine (ME) Avg	National Avg
2025	$16 million	$83 million
2024	$15 million	$82 million
2023	$15 million	$76 million
2022	$16 million	$72 million
2021	$16 million	$72 million
2020	$14 million	$66 million
2019	$14 million	$66 million
2018	$13 million	$71 million
2017	$14 million	$70 million
2016	$14 million	$67 million
2015	$16 million	$66 million

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Student Diversity

This State (ME)

% Students of Color

15%

30%

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Trends in Average % Students of Color
Year	Maine (ME) Avg	National Avg
2025	15.25%	29.6%
2024	11.17%	29.31%
2023	11.17%	28.48%
2022	11.17%	27.2%
2021	11.17%	26.53%
2020	10.83%	25.77%
2019	10.83%	24.4%
2018	10%	23.58%
2017	10%	22.35%
2016	10%	21.55%
2015	9.67%	21.08%

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% International Students

20%

27%

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Trends in Average % International Students
Year	Maine (ME) Avg	National Avg
2025	20%	26.63%
2024	19.17%	26.5%
2023	19.67%	26.3%
2022	19.17%	25.88%
2021	19.17%	25.05%
2020	20.5%	25.43%
2019	20.5%	25.64%
2018	18.67%	26.42%
2017	17.83%	26.64%
2016	17.5%	25.9%
2015	17.5%	25.34%

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% Boarding Students

44%

59%

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Trends in Average % Boarding Students
Year	Maine (ME) Avg	National Avg
2025	43.7%	58.98%
2024	49.5%	60.08%
2023	51.17%	60.42%
2022	51.17%	61.01%
2021	51.17%	60.88%
2020	53.17%	61.59%
2019	53.17%	62%
2018	53.17%	62.16%
2017	53.17%	62.77%
2016	53.17%	63.13%
2015	53.17%	63.35%

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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. Hyde School, John Bapst Memorial High School vs. Hyde School, North Yarmouth Academy vs. Fryeburg Academy

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