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Saint Dominic Academy Photo - St. Dom's is a two campus school. Grades Pre-K - 6: Baird Avenue in Lewiston. Grades 7 - 12: Gracelawn Road in Auburn.

Best Auburn ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private elementary schools serving 1,151 students in Auburn, ME.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Auburn, ME include Saint Dominic Academy and St. Dominic Academy-auburn.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Maine private elementary school average acceptance rate of 78%.
38% of private elementary schools in Auburn, ME are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Auburn ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Saint Dominic Academy
Saint Dominic Academy Photo - St. Dom's is a two campus school. Grades Pre-K - 6: Baird Avenue in Lewiston. Grades 7 - 12: Gracelawn Road in Auburn.
(Catholic)
121 Gracelawn Rd
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Gr: PK-12 | 571 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Dominic Academy-auburn
St. Dominic Academy-auburn Photo
(Catholic)
121 Gracelawn Ave
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Gr: PK-12 | 478 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Margaret Murphy Center For Childen - Mt. Auburn
Special Education School
180 Mount Auburn Ave
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 241-0085
Gr: 7-12 | 21 students
Margaret Murphy Center For Children-charles
Special Education School
27 Charles St
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 786-7708
Gr: 1-8 | 13 students
Margaret Murphy Center For Children-rodman
Special Education School (Christian)
415 Rodman Rd
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 376-3022
Gr: PK-6 | 40 students
Mmcfc - Falcon
Special Education School
24 Falcon Dr
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 333-3382
Gr: 1-6 | 12 students
The Renaissance School
Special Education School
15 Sacred Heart Pl
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 777-4174
Gr: 2-8 | 16 students
Spurwink Services-Auburn
Special Education School
220 Danville Corner Road
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 795-0419
Gr: 5-8

Overview

This Town (Auburn)
This State (ME)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,151 Students
13,398 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
17%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
107 Teachers
1,470 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
9:1
Average Class Size
17 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1190
(Out of 1600)
1242

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,450
$17,773
Average % on Financial Aid
64%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,700
$8,816
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
78%
Average Endowment Size
$16 million
$30.53 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.49
# American Indian Students
3 Students
33 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
553 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
437 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
120 Students
592 Students
% Black Students
10%
5%
# White Students
788 Students
9,203 Students
% White Students
66%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
27 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
251 Students
2,562 Students
% of Others Students
21%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
15 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Auburn, ME?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Auburn, ME include Saint Dominic Academy and St. Dominic Academy-auburn.
How many private elementary schools are located in Auburn?
8 private elementary schools are located in Auburn.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Auburn?
Auburn private elementary schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Maine private school average of 17%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Auburn?
38% of private elementary schools in Auburn are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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