Washington Academy Photo - Washington Academy, established in 1792, is one of the oldest day & boarding co-ed high schools in the USA. It is located on the Downeast Maine coast, and boast 425 total students from 25 different countries. The Alumni Building is one of nine buildings on its 75+ acre campus.

Best Maine Boarding Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 2,303 students located throughout Maine.

Top Maine Boarding Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Bridgton Academy
Bridgton Academy Photo - Welcome to Bridgton Academy! Located in the Western Maine foothills and the heart of Maine's Lake Region, we've been preparing young men for the rigors of college and beyond since 1808. We Know PG.
11 Academy Lane
North Bridgton, ME 04057
(207) 647-3322
Grades: 12-12, PG
| 155 students
Foxcroft Academy
Foxcroft Academy Photo - www.foxcroftacademy.org or follow us on Twitter @foxcroftacademy
(1)
975 West Main Street
Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426
(207) 564-8664
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 410 students
Fryeburg Academy
Fryeburg Academy Photo
(1)
745 Main Street
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-2013
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 578 students
Gould Academy
Gould Academy Photo - A rigorous academic curriculum is at the core of the Gould Academy experience. Our students are innovators, creators, risk-takers, and complex problem solvers.
(2)
39 Church Street
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-7777
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 210 students
Kents Hill School
Kents Hill School Photo - Our idyllic, 400-acre campus is nestled in the midst of the Belgrade Lakes and provides sweeping views of the mountains of Maine and New Hampshire.
(1)
PO Box 257, 1614 Main St., Rte. 17
Kents Hill, ME 04349
(207) 685-1606
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 250 students
Maine Central Institute
Maine Central Institute Photo
(3)
295 Main Street
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-2282
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 300 students
Washington Academy
Washington Academy Photo - Washington Academy, established in 1792, is one of the oldest day & boarding co-ed high schools in the USA. It is located on the Downeast Maine coast, and boast 425 total students from 25 different countries. The Alumni Building is one of nine buildings on its 75+ acre campus.
PO Box 190, 66 Cutler Road
East Machias, ME 04630
(207) 255-8301
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 400 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many boarding schools are located in Maine?
There are 7 college-preparatory boarding schools located in Maine.
What is the average tuition cost of boarding school in Maine?
The average Maine boarding school tuition cost is $54,429 per year.
What is the oldest boarding school in Maine?
Washington Academy, founded in 1792, is the oldest boarding school in Maine.
What boarding school in Maine has the lowest acceptance rates?
Foxcroft Academy has the lowest boarding school acceptance rate (62%) in Maine.
What boarding school in Maine has the highest average SAT scores?
Washington Academy has the highest average SAT scores (1290) in Maine.
Which boarding schools in Maine are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of boarding schools in Maine include: Foxcroft Academy vs. Fryeburg Academy

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