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#1 of 64 private schools in ME

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Bridgton Academy

High School · North Bridgton, ME

A private high school in North Bridgton, ME serving grades 12th – 12th.

Private

11 ACADEMY LN, North Bridgton, ME 04057

  • 1.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in ME.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A9.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio1.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.9 / 10
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School Day Length9 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,674
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A9.3 / 10
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Diversity Index45%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A8.6 / 10
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Enrollment167
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in ME

Test scores

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The neighborhood

Where Bridgton Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low109/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

College educated

25%

Homeownership

100%

Poverty rate

34.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04057; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White70.7%
Black19.2%
Hispanic10.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Bridgton Academy is listed in North Bridgton, ME; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Bridgton Academy

Bridgton Academy is a private high school in North Bridgton, ME, serving approximately 167 students in grades 12th-12th with a 1.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #1 of 64 private schools in ME.

What's said publicly about Bridgton Academy

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Bridgton Academy is an all-male college preparatory school located in Bridgton, Maine 1. Founded in 1808, the institution is situated at the northern tip of Long Lake in North Bridgton 1. The school has held accreditation from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) since 1934, a status that makes it one of the oldest accredited schools in the country 1. Additionally, Bridgton Academy is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools 1.
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bridgton Academy

What grades does Bridgton Academy serve?

Bridgton Academy serves students in grades 12th through 12th.

How many students attend Bridgton Academy?

Bridgton Academy has an enrollment of approximately 167 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridgton Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Bridgton Academy is 1.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Bridgton Academy rank in ME?

Bridgton Academy ranks #1 of 64 private schools in ME.

What is Bridgton Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Bridgton Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Bridgton Academy a private school?

Yes, Bridgton Academy is a private all-boys school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Bridgton Academy a religious school?

No, Bridgton Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
12th – 12th
Enrollment
167
Gender Split
100% M / 0% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
1.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
145
Type
private
Coed Status
all-boys
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
9 hours
Days Per Year
186 days
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Cumberland County
Area population (ZIP 04057)
180
Area median age
19.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 04057; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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