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Penobscot Christian School

Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12

Bangor, ME

1423 Ohio St, Bangor, ME 04401

Overall grade: B

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • One of the 3 largest Christian schools in Maine
  • Growing: enrollment up 243% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Bangor since at least 2011
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

In Bangor, Maine, Penobscot Christian School is a Christian private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 182 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 243% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 175 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
182
Teachers
20.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9
Boys and girls
Coed · 110 girls, 72 boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
175 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 82% of Christian schools in Maine.
    • Compared with 17 Christian schools in Maine.

    Students by survey year

    53’11–1270’13–1488’15–1690’17–18128’19–20134’21–22182’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K7
    K11
    118
    218
    319
    414
    520
    616
    718
    89
    918
    1012
    117
    122

    Student body

    White95%
    Black4%
    Hispanic or Latino1%

    Member of

    • Association of Christian Schools International
    • Association of Classical Christian Schools

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    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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    Questions about Penobscot Christian School

    What grades does Penobscot Christian School serve?

    Penobscot Christian School serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Penobscot Christian School?

    About 182 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Penobscot Christian School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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