The average private preschool tuition in Maine is $14,419 per year (2026).
The private preschool with the lowest tuition is St. Thomas Consolidated School, with a tuition of $1,975.
Tuition Cost Range: $1,975
$45,000
Avg. Tuition Cost: $14,419
Maine 草榴社区 Preschools By Tuition Cost (2026)
School
Tuition Cost
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
St. Thomas Consolidated School
(Catholic)
Tuition: $1,975
Grades: PK-8
69 North Ave
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-5832
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-5832
Rank: #22.
Standish Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
Tuition: $3,218
Grades: PK-12
181 Ossipee Trail W
Standish, ME 04084
(207) 642-3338
Standish, ME 04084
(207) 642-3338
Rank: #33.
Midcoast STEAM Microschool
Special Program Emphasis
Tuition: $4,000
Grades: NS-5
1 Main Street
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 543-3387
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 543-3387
Rank: #44.
Pen Bay Christian School
(Baptist)
Tuition: $4,100
Grades: PK-12
1 Waldo Avenue
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-6460
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-6460
Rank: #55.
Living Waters Christian School ![Living Waters Christian School Photo - Living Waters Christian School | Home of the Lions Living Waters Christian School Photo - Living Waters Christian School | Home of the Lions]()

(Christian)
Tuition: $4,645
Grades: PK-12
197 Parker Farm Road
Buxton, ME 04093
(207) 517-6136
Buxton, ME 04093
(207) 517-6136
Rank: #66.
St. John's Catholic School
(Catholic)
Tuition: $4,650
Grades: PK-8
37 Pleasant Street
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 725-5507
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 725-5507
Rank: #77.
St. Michael School
(Catholic)
Tuition: $4,731
Grades: PK-8
56 Sewall Street
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 623-3491
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 623-3491
Rank: #88.
Tuition: $5,000
Grades: PK-12
60 W River Rd
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-5325
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-5325
Rank: #99.
Mount Merici Academy ![Mount Merici Academy Photo - Mount Merici Academy, an Ursuline school, is dedicated to nurturing the whole child- mind, body, and spirit- providing love and guidance so that students can achieve their personal best.In partnership with families, our mission is to instill values of respect, responsibility and self-discipline, teaching students in the Ursuline Serviam tradition of service to our community and the world. Mount Merici Academy Photo - Mount Merici Academy, an Ursuline school, is dedicated to nurturing the whole child- mind, body, and spirit- providing love and guidance so that students can achieve their personal best.In partnership with families, our mission is to instill values of respect, responsibility and self-discipline, teaching students in the Ursuline Serviam tradition of service to our community and the world.]()

(Catholic)
Tuition: $5,200
Grades: PK-8
18 Mount Merici Avenue
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-3773
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-3773
Rank: #1010.
Kennebec Montessori School
Montessori School
Tuition: $5,825
Grades: PK-6
38 Sheridan Rd
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-6055
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-6055
Rank: #1111.
Winfield Children's House
Montessori School
Tuition: $6,000
Grades: NS-K
161 Field Rd
Falmouth, ME 04105
(207) 797-8101
Falmouth, ME 04105
(207) 797-8101
Rank: #1212.
Mirus Academy ![Mirus Academy Photo Mirus Academy Photo]()

(Christian)
Tuition: $6,200
Grades: PK-12
460 High St
Ellsworth, ME 46052
(240) 466-4787
Ellsworth, ME 46052
(240) 466-4787
Rank: #1313.
Bangor Christian Schools
(Baptist)
Tuition: $7,100
Grades: PK-12
1476 Broadway
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-7356
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-7356
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Holy Cross School
(Catholic)
Tuition: $7,200
Grades: PK-8
436 Broadway
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-6661
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-6661
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
St. Dominic Academy-lewiston Campus
(Catholic)
Tuition: $7,200
Grades: PK-5
17 Baird Ave
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 783-9323
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 783-9323
Rank: #1616.
Tuition: $7,550
Grades: PK-12
1338 Broadway
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 808-8350
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 808-8350
Rank: #1717.
Stepping Stones Montessori School
Montessori School
Tuition: $8,000
Grades: PK-8
195 Hallowell Rd
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-5550
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-5550
Rank: #1818.
St. Brigid School ![St. Brigid School Photo St. Brigid School Photo]()

(Catholic)
Tuition: $8,050
Grades: PK-8
695 Stevens Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-7073
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-7073
Rank: #1919.
Bangor Montessori School
Montessori School
Tuition: $11,000
Grades: PK-6
30 Otis St
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 945-3464
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 945-3464
Rank: #2020.
Tuition: $12,100
Grades: PK-5
99 South Freeport Road
South Freeport, ME 04078
(207) 865-3308
South Freeport, ME 04078
(207) 865-3308
Rank: #2121.
Tuition: $12,127
Grades: PK-8
403 ME-236
Eliot, ME 03903
(207) 686-3140
Eliot, ME 03903
(207) 686-3140
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Saint Dominic Academy ![Saint Dominic Academy Photo - St. Dom's is a two campus school. Grades Pre-K - 6: Baird Avenue in Lewiston. Grades 7 - 12: Gracelawn Road in Auburn. Saint Dominic Academy Photo - St. Dom's is a two campus school. Grades Pre-K - 6: Baird Avenue in Lewiston. Grades 7 - 12: Gracelawn Road in Auburn.]()

(Catholic)
Tuition: $14,450
Grades: PK-12
121 Gracelawn Rd
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
St. Dominic Academy-auburn ![St. Dominic Academy-auburn Photo St. Dominic Academy-auburn Photo]()

(Catholic)
Tuition: $14,450
Grades: PK-12
121 Gracelawn Ave
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-6911
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Tuition: $15,000
Grades: PK-8
400 Deering Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-7676
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-7676
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Tuition: $15,000
Grades: PK-8
73 Warrenton St
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 596-6405
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 596-6405
Rank: #2626.
Tuition: $15,129
Grades: PK-8
17 Bay School Dr
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2187
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2187
Rank: #2727.
Tuition: $22,505
Grades: PK-8
11 U.S. Route One
Cumberland Foreside, ME 04110
(207) 558-6312
Cumberland Foreside, ME 04110
(207) 558-6312
Rank: #2828.
Tuition: $24,245
Grades: PK-12
57 Desert Road
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-3900
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-3900
Rank: #2929.
Damariscotta Montessori School
Montessori School
Tuition: $25,000
Grades: PK-8
93 Center St
Nobleboro, ME 04555
(207) 563-2168
Nobleboro, ME 04555
(207) 563-2168
Rank: #3030.
Tuition: $30,610
Grades: PK-8
856 Brighton Ave
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 772-8689
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 772-8689
Rank: #3131.
Katherine Miles Durst Child De
Daycare / Preschool
Tuition: $34,080
Grades: PK-K
5749 Merrill Hall
Orono, ME 04469
(207) 581-3123
Orono, ME 04469
(207) 581-3123
Rank: #3232.
Tuition: $35,365
Grades: PK-12
360 Spring St
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 274-5224
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 274-5224
Rank: #3333.
Tuition: $37,560
Grades: NS-12
148 Main Street
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-9051
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-9051
Rank: #3434.
Tuition: $40,410
Grades: PK-12
31 Academy St
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-6300
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-6300
Rank: #3535.
Kidspeace National Centers Of New England
Special Education School
Tuition: $45,000
Grades: PK-12
16 Kidspace Way
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-0909
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-0909
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Maine average private preschools tuition?
The Maine average private preschools tuition is $22,326 for 2026.
What are the private preschools with the lowest tuition cost in Maine?
The top-ranked private preschools in Maine include St. Thomas Consolidated School, Standish Baptist Academy and Midcoast STEAM Microschool.
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