For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 210 students in Bethel, ME (there are , serving 597 public students). 26% of all K-12 students in Bethel, ME are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Bethel, ME is Gould Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Maine private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
Top-Ranked Bethel 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
39 Church Street
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-7777
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-7777
Gr: 7-12 | 210 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Overview
This Town (Bethel)
This State (ME)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
210 Students
19,476 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
16%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
38 Teachers
2,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
60%
Average Class Size
10 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1230
(Out of 1600)
1215
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$77,584
$22,516
Average % on Financial Aid
43%
38%
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
79%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
-
0.47
# American Indian Students
n/a
96 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
912 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
546 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%
# Black Students
n/a
750 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
n/a
13,584 Students
% White Students
n/a
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
n/a
3,366 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
17%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
20 sports
9 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Bethel, ME?
The top-ranked private schools in Bethel, ME is Gould Academy.
How many private schools are located in Bethel?
1 private schools are located in Bethel.
What percentage of students in Bethel go to private school?
26% of all K-12 students in Bethel are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
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