For the 2026 school year, there are 7 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 2,445 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 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 70% Tuition listed
975 West Main Street
Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426
(207) 564-8664
Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426
(207) 564-8664
Gr: 9-12, PG | 425 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 | 690 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: 8-12, PG | 7-12, PG (day) | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 9 students Acceptance rate: 97% 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 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate: 66% Tuition listed
295 Main Street
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-2282
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-2282
Gr: 9-12, PG | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Avg. class size: 15 students 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 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
How many boarding schools are located in Maine?
There are 7 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 $56,548 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?
Foxcroft Academy has the lowest boarding school acceptance rate (62%) 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, Washington Academy vs. Fryeburg Academy
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