For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 634 students in Hancock County, ME (there are 33 public schools, serving 5,919 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Hancock County, ME are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 11%).
The top ranked private school in Hancock County, ME is George Stevens Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 65%, which is lower than the Maine private school average acceptance rate of 75%.
Top Ranked Hancock County Private Schools (2024-25)
School
Location
Grades
Students
23 Union Street
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2808
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2808
Grades: 9-12
| 311 students
17 Bay School Dr
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2187
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2187
Grades: PK-8
| 96 students
Bucksport Christian School
(Baptist)
16 Central St
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-7121
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-7121
Grades: 1-12
| 21 students
Graham Lake School
Special Education School
6 Kids Peace Way
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 669-0909
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 669-0909
Grades: Inquire with school
| 38 students
Kidspeace National Centers Of New England
Special Education School
16 Kidspace Way
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-0909
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-0909
Grades: PK-12
| 38 students
Reach School
Alternative School
14 First Street
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-7147
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-7147
Grades: 8-12
| 21 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Hancock County, ME?
The top ranked private schools in Hancock County, ME is George Stevens Academy.
How many private schools are located in Hancock County, ME?
8 private schools are located in Hancock County, ME.
How diverse are private schools in Hancock County, ME?
Hancock County, ME private schools are approximately 6% minority students, which is lower than the Maine private school average of 16%.
What percentage of students in Hancock County, ME go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Hancock County, ME are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 11%).
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