For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 30 students in Orono, ME (there are , serving 827 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Orono, ME are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Orono, ME is Katherine Miles Durst Child De.
Top-Ranked Orono 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Katherine Miles Durst Child De
Daycare / Preschool
5749 Merrill Hall
Orono, ME 04469
(207) 581-3123
Orono, ME 04469
(207) 581-3123
Gr: PK-K | 30 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Overview
This Town (Orono)
This State (ME)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
30 Students
19,476 Students
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
2 Teachers
2,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
9:1
Average Class Size
15 students
13 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$34,080
$22,516
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
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
3 Students
13,584 Students
% White Students
10%
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
27 Students
3,366 Students
% of Others Students
90%
17%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Orono, ME?
The top-ranked private schools in Orono, ME is Katherine Miles Durst Child De.
How many private schools are located in Orono?
1 private schools are located in Orono.
What percentage of students in Orono go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Orono are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
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