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Best Hancock County 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private high schools serving 521 students in Hancock County, ME.
The top-ranked private high schools in Hancock County, ME include Kidspeace National Centers Of New England and George Stevens Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 65%, which is lower than the Maine private high school average acceptance rate of 79%.
33% of private high schools in Hancock County, ME are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top-Ranked Hancock County 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
George Stevens Academy
George Stevens Academy Photo
(4)
23 Union Street
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2808
Gr: 9-12 | 311 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kidspeace National Centers Of New England
Special Education School
16 Kidspace Way
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-0909
Gr: PK-12 | 38 students Tuition listed
8 Mill Street
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-5501
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Tuition listed
Bucksport Christian School
(Baptist)
16 Central St
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-7121
Gr: 1-12 | 21 students
Mirus Academy
Mirus Academy Photo
(Christian)
460 High St
Ellsworth, ME 46052
(240) 466-4787
Gr: PK-12 | 81 students Tuition listed
Reach School
Alternative School
14 First Street
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-7147
Gr: 8-12 | 21 students Tuition listed

Overview

This County (Hancock County)
This State (ME)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
521 Students
14,285 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
17%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
57 Teachers
1,650 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
64%
62%
Average Class Size
15 students
12 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1150
(Out of 1600)
1215

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$32,025
$28,937
Average % on Financial Aid
80%
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$26,000
$14,441
Average Acceptance Rate
65%
79%
Average Endowment Size
$28.5 million
$23.79 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.42
# American Indian Students
n/a
75 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
827 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
472 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%
# Black Students
11 Students
603 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
343 Students
10,611 Students
% White Students
66%
76%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
25 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
159 Students
1,447 Students
% of Others Students
31%
10%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
12 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Hancock County, ME?
The top-ranked private high schools in Hancock County, ME include Kidspeace National Centers Of New England and George Stevens Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Hancock County?
6 private high schools are located in Hancock County.
How diverse are private high schools in Hancock County?
Hancock County private high schools are approximately 7% minority students, which is lower than the Maine private school average of 17%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Hancock County?
33% of private high schools in Hancock County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private high schools in Hancock County are often viewed compared to one another?

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