草榴社区

Lee Academy Photo - Lee Academy, a respected boarding program has hosted students from 16 states, seven Asian countries, five Central American/Caribbean countries, 10 European countries, Australia, Israel and Canada.

Best Penobscot County 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private high schools serving 1,239 students in Penobscot County, ME.
The top-ranked private high schools in Penobscot County, ME include John Bapst Memorial High School, Bangor Christian Schools, and Lee Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Maine private high school average acceptance rate of 78%.
50% of private high schools in Penobscot County, ME are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).

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

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bangor Christian Schools
(Baptist)
1476 Broadway
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-7356
Gr: PK-12 | 335 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 12 Tuition listed
100 Broadway
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-0313
Gr: 9-12 | 504 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lee Academy
Lee Academy Photo - Lee Academy, a respected boarding program has hosted students from 16 states, seven Asian countries, five Central American/Caribbean countries, 10 European countries, Australia, Israel and Canada.
26 Winn Road
Lee, ME 04455
(207) 738-2252
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Apostolic Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
(1)
14 Parkway S
Brewer, ME 04412
(207) 989-3585
Gr: 1-11 | 18 students
Highview Christian Academy
(Christian)
739 Main Rd
Charleston, ME 04422
(207) 285-7978
Gr: PK-10 | 49 students
Nfi-stetson Ranch School
Special Education School
930 Lapoint Road
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 647-4404
Gr: 7-12 | 8 students
Penobscot Christian School
Penobscot Christian School Photo - Eathan O'Bryant of the Harlem Globetrotters visited PCS in March 2009 to present the "C.H.E.E.R. for Character" program. It stood for "Character, Healthy Mind & Body, Enthusiasm, Effort, Responsibility."
(Christian)
1423 Ohio Street
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-2704
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Penobscot County, Maine

Penobscot County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Stillwater Academy (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
26 Acme Rd
Brewer, ME 04412
(207) 922-4732
Gr: 1-12 | 24 students

Overview

This County (Penobscot County)
This State (ME)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,239 Students
14,335 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
17%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
116 Teachers
1,647 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
61%
Average Class Size
16 students
12 students
Average Number of AP Courses
20 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1210
(Out of 1600)
1215

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,520
$28,786
Average % on Financial Aid
5%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$14,441
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.42
# American Indian Students
17 Students
75 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
97 Students
827 Students
% Asian Students
8%
6%
# Hispanic Students
30 Students
472 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
26 Students
603 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
973 Students
10,611 Students
% White Students
78%
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
98 Students
1,451 Students
% of Others Students
8%
10%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
16 extracurriculars
18 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Penobscot County, ME?
The top-ranked private high schools in Penobscot County, ME include John Bapst Memorial High School, Bangor Christian Schools, and Lee Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Penobscot County?
7 private high schools are located in Penobscot County.
How diverse are private high schools in Penobscot County?
Penobscot County private high schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Maine private school average of 17%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Penobscot County?
50% of private high schools in Penobscot County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).
Which private high schools in Penobscot County are often viewed compared to one another?

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