For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 2,039 students in Maine. You can also find more schools membership associations in Maine.
The top-ranked private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Maine include Waynflete, Berwick Academy, and Breakwater School.
The average acceptance rate is 66%, which is lower than the Maine private preschool average acceptance rate of 76%.
Top-Ranked ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Maine (2026)
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Location
Quick Facts
148 Main Street
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-9051
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-9051
Gr: NS-12 | 403 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 39 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bangor Christian Schools
(Baptist)
1476 Broadway
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-7356
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-7356
Gr: PK-12 | 335 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 12 Tuition listed
31 Academy St
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-6300
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-6300
Gr: PK-12 | 539 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
856 Brighton Ave
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 772-8689
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 772-8689
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
400 Deering Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-7676
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-7676
Gr: PK-8 | 29 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
360 Spring St
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 274-5224
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 274-5224
Gr: PK-12 | 581 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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