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Top 5 Best Portland Private Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 private preschools serving 1,489 students in Portland, ME.
The top ranked private preschools in Portland, ME include Waynflete, Breakwater School and Levey Day School.
The average acceptance rate is 72%, which is lower than the Maine private preschool average acceptance rate of 78%.
44% of private preschools in Portland, ME are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Portland Private Preschools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Breakwater School
856 Brighton Ave
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 772-8689
Grades: PK-8
| 152 students
Levey Day School
Levey Day School Photo
(Jewish)
(4)
400 Deering Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-7676
Grades: PK-8
| 29 students
St. Brigid School
St. Brigid School Photo
(Catholic)
695 Stevens Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-7073
Grades: PK-8
| 343 students
Spurwink School
Special Education School
899 Riverside Street
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 771-1354
Grades: NS
| 231 students
Waynflete
Waynflete Photo - Upper School Campus
(1)
360 Spring St
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 274-5224
Grades: PK-12
| 581 students
The Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool
721 Stevens Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-9366
Grades: PK-K
| 98 students
The Glickman Lauder Center Of Excellence In Autism
Special Education School
37 Andover Rd
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 661-6741
Grades: PK
| 25 students
Grace Baptist Church School
(Baptist)
476 Summit St
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-0257
Grades: PK-12
| 24 students
St. Elizabeth's Child Development
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
87 High St.
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 871-7444
Grades: PK
| 6 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Portland, Maine

Portland, Maine Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1251 Congress Street
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 772-2521
Grades: PK-8
| 212 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Portland, ME?
The top ranked private preschools in Portland, ME include Waynflete, Breakwater School and Levey Day School.
How many private preschools are located in Portland, ME?
9 private preschools are located in Portland, ME.
How diverse are private preschools in Portland, ME?
Portland, ME private preschools are approximately 12% minority students, which is same as the Maine private school average of 12%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Portland, ME?
44% of private preschools in Portland, ME are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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