For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 556 students in Somerset County, ME (there are , serving 6,096 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Somerset County, ME are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Somerset County, ME is Maine Central Institute.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Maine private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
43% of private schools in Somerset County, ME are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist).
Top-Ranked Somerset County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
295 Main St
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-2282
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-2282
Gr: 9-12 | 330 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Faith Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
19 Washburn Lane
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-2100
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-2100
Gr: 1-12 | 47 students
Glenn Stratton Learning Center
Special Education School
16 Prescott Drive
Hinckley, ME 04944
(207) 238-4228
Hinckley, ME 04944
(207) 238-4228
Gr: 3-12 | 29 students
10 Elm St,
Hartland, ME 04943
(207) 938-4250
Hartland, ME 04943
(207) 938-4250
Gr: 1-12 Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Kennebec Montessori School
Montessori School
38 Sheridan Rd
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-6055
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-6055
Gr: PK-6 | 110 students Tuition listed
Riverview Memorial School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
201 Mercer Rd
Norridgewock, ME 04957
(207) 634-2641
Norridgewock, ME 04957
(207) 634-2641
Gr: K-10 | 25 students
Spurwink School-cornville
Special Education School
32 Spurwink Ln
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 871-1200
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 871-1200
Gr: 4-12 | 15 students
Overview
This County (Somerset County)
This State (ME)
# Schools
7 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
556 Students
19,476 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
16%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
75 Teachers
2,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
60%
Average Class Size
11 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
13 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,808
$22,516
Average Summer Program Cost
$5,000
$2,582
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
79%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.47
# American Indian Students
10 Students
96 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
36 Students
912 Students
% Asian Students
6%
5%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
546 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
10 Students
750 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
489 Students
13,584 Students
% White Students
80%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
43 Students
3,366 Students
% of Others Students
7%
17%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
31 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
9 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Somerset County, ME?
The top-ranked private schools in Somerset County, ME is Maine Central Institute.
How many private schools are located in Somerset County?
7 private schools are located in Somerset County.
How diverse are private schools in Somerset County?
Somerset County private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Maine private school average of 16%.
What percentage of students in Somerset County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Somerset County are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Somerset County?
43% of private schools in Somerset County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist).
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