For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 92 students in Belfast, ME (there are , serving 1,195 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Belfast, ME are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
草榴社区 Schools in Belfast, ME (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cornerspring Montessori School
Montessori School
256 Congress St
Belfast, ME 49156
(207) 338-5800
Belfast, ME 49156
(207) 338-5800
Gr: PK-7 | 72 students
The School At Sweetser - Belfast
Special Education School
9 School St
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 930-2900
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 930-2900
Gr: 2-9 | 20 students
Overview
This Town (Belfast)
This State (ME)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
92 Students
19,476 Students
% Average Students of Color
40%
16%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
10 Teachers
2,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.47
# American Indian Students
n/a
96 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
912 Students
% Asian Students
10%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
546 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
6 Students
750 Students
% Black Students
6%
4%
# White Students
32 Students
13,584 Students
% White Students
35%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
33 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
44 Students
3,366 Students
% of Others Students
48%
17%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Belfast, ME?
2 private schools are located in Belfast, ME.
What percentage of students in Belfast go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Belfast are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
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