#1 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Portland
Holy Cross School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in South Portland
South Portland, ME
A+Overall grade95 students5 students per teacher
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Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Portland
Private schools in the Diocese of Portland with the highest overall grades. Top 9 of 9 schools.
#2 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Portland
Cheverus High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
95% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Portland, ME
A+Overall grade344 students11 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Portland
St. Thomas Consolidated School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 66% of Catholic schools nationwide
Sanford, ME
A+Overall grade103 students11 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Portland
St. Dominic Academy-Lewiston Campus
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–5
Smaller classes than 73% of Catholic schools nationwide
Lewiston, ME
AOverall grade189 students10 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Portland
St. John's Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 70% of Catholic schools nationwide
Brunswick, ME
AOverall grade134 students10 students per teacher
#6 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Portland
St. Brigid School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of the most diverse private schools in Maine
Portland, ME
A-Overall grade323 students14 students per teacher
#7 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Portland
St. Dominic Academy-Auburn
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–12
The only Catholic school in Auburn
Auburn, ME
B+Overall grade446 students12 students per teacher
#8 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Portland
St. Dominic Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–5
Smaller classes than 68% of Catholic schools nationwide
Lewiston, ME
B+Overall grade188 students10 students per teacher
#9 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Portland
St. Michael School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Augusta since at least 2011
Augusta, ME
B+Overall grade153 students14 students per teacher
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