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Berwick Academy

#2 in Best Private High Schools in Maine
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private
  • PK, K-12
  • South Berwick, ME
  • 88 reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A+
  2. Diversity
    B-
  3. Teachers
    A
  4. College Prep
    A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    A
  6. Sports
    B
Berwick Academy is a top rated, private school located in South Berwick, ME. It has 589 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 7 to 1. Tuition is $34,600 for the highest grade offered. After graduation, 100% of students from this school go on to attend a 4-year college.
Address
31 Academy St
South Berwick, ME 03908
Telephone
(207) 384-2164
Website
berwickacademy.org/page

Tuition

Yearly Tuition
$34,600
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Received Financial Aid
—
Average Financial Aid
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Berwick Academy Rankings

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate
—
Average SAT
1330
88 responses
Average ACT
31
18 responses
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Culture & Safety

Poll
91%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.11 responses
Poll
64%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.11 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 31 responses
Report
  • Megabowl
    32%
  • Senior Projects
    16%
  • Senior 100 days celebration
    13%
  • Spirit Week
    10%
  • Junior Rafting Trip
    6%
  • None
    3%
  • Fall Pre-Season
    3%

Students

Diversity
B-
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
589
87%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.15 responses
73%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.15 responses
87%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.15 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National
17:1
Poll
81%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.16 responses
Poll
88%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.16 responses
Poll
81%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.16 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
—
Boys Athletic Participation
—
83%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.6 responses
67%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.6 responses
67%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.6 responses
Living in the Area
A-
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Cost of Living
    B-
  2. Good for Families
    A
  3. Housing
    B+
Area Feel
Rural
Median Household Income
$88,438
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$879
National
$949
Median Home Value
$269,700
National
$184,700
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Berwick Academy Reviews

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I have been at Berwick since the 6th grade and have never regretted my decision of coming here. I have always enjoyed our teachers' willingness to see us succeed, the students who create a caring and accepting community, and of course the challenging (but manageable) academics. The teachers and students are all at Berwick because they want to be here. It's well known that at private schools teachers get paid less than their public school counterparts.
Berwick does a great job in terms of college counseling. They are almost always available to help you through the challenging college process. I felt like my advisor had a true connection and want to see me achieve my college goals. Being a small tight-knit community everyone is very welcoming and tend to fall into one of the wide range of friend groups at BA. Overall, I highly recommend Berwick for their college prep (academics), college counseling, and community. I truly feel prepared for college and the challenges it will present me.
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I was a Berwick student for four years. I love this school and I couldn't imagine having gone to high school anywhere else. The friendships and connections I have made at this school have changed my life forever, and the atmosphere has made me, ultimately, a better person. Naturally, it is predictable that a student would universally progress throughout high school, but Berwick truly fosters this growth in a way that is friendly, providing the occasional nudge in the right directions. That being said, some aspects of the student culture are toxic, with a clear divide between students who are grotesquely wealthy and those who are simply there on their own merit and intelligence. The upper schools seems to revolve around the varsity hockey team, members of which are exempt from school rules. Overall, this is a terrific school, and I strongly recommend it to any 8th graders looking for a solid high school experience.
Berwick has helped me so much with not only college placement, but athletics, music, and overall academic advancement as well. I've learned so much while on the Hilltop, and I really think the school looks less on what you can do for it than what it can do for you. We've had some amazing college acceptances this year to the top schools in the nation and Berwick truly embraces all aspects of community building, broadening perspectives, creating tolerance and acceptance, and personal development. I would tell anyone looking at New England prep schools to apply to Berwick Academy!