Opportunity Training Center in Presque Isle, ME, is a nonsectarian special education school serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade in a town community setting.
The school enrolls 30 students with a studentteacher ratio of 8:1 and an average class size of 10, supported by 4 teachers.
Founded in 1969, the school offers a postgraduate year and summer school programs.
Faculty members have a 100% rate of advanced degrees, reflecting the highest percentage of teachers with advanced degrees among Maine private schools.
Approximately 8% of the student body represents students of color in this coeducational private school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked ME School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
OTC/OTC Next Steps ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
All types
Year Founded
1969
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Students are tuitioned to OTC by their sending SAUs. This is no cost to the parent.
Summer Program Cost Notes
Paid for by the district through the IEP process.
Admissions Director
Paula Perkins
Admissions Associate
Meg Plante
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Outdoor Learning
School Notes
- School Motto: We BELIEVE in the services we provide.
- Students must be receiving Special Education services.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does OTC/OTC Next Steps offer?
OTC/OTC Next Steps offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer and Track and Field.
What is OTC/OTC Next Steps's ranking?
OTC/OTC Next Steps ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for OTC/OTC Next Steps?
The application deadline for OTC/OTC Next Steps is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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