Bridgton Academy is an all-male college preparatory school in Bridgton, Maine.
Founded in 1808, the school is located at the northern tip of Long Lake in North Bridgton, Maine.
The school has been NEASC-accredited since 1934, making it one of the oldest accredited schools in the country.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked ME School
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 12
- Enrollment: 167 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Bridgton Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School History
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 12
Year Founded
1808
Colors
White, Black, Grey
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
167 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
145 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wolverine
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Victor Cruz '05 - Super Bowl champion, current wide receiver for Chicago Bears
- Brigadier General David Brigham '84 - Executive Officer, NATO Allied Land Command at US Army.
- Steven Brooks '03 - Two-time NCAA D I Lacrosse Champion (Syracuse University), MLL Champion (Chesapeake Bayhawks)
- Dan Egan '83 - World-famous Extreme Skier and Emmy-nominated Producer/Director, 2017 inductee, American Ski Hall of Fame
- Carlos Canino '84 - ATF Special Agent In Charge-Miami Field Division
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bridgton Academy often compared to?
Bridgton Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Blue Hill Harbor School by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from Bridgton Academy?
Bridgton Academy famous alumni include: Victor Cruz '05, Brigadier General David Brigham '84, Steven Brooks '03, Dan Egan '83 and Carlos Canino '84.
What is Bridgton Academy's ranking?
Bridgton Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for: Highest percentage of students of color, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Bridgton Academy?
The application deadline for Bridgton Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Bridgton Academy vs. Blue Hill Harbor School
The nearest high school to Bridgton Academy is Oxford Hills Christian Academy (12.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Dodge House School (2.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Poland Spring Academy (17.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Dodge House School
Special Education School
Grades: K-7 | 16 students 2.9 miles 15 Wayside Ave
Bridgton, ME 04009
(207) 647-4404
Bridgton, ME 04009
(207) 647-4404
2.9
K-7
16
Grades: 1-12 | 52 students 12.6 miles 10 E Main St
South Paris, ME 04281
(207) 743-5970
South Paris, ME 04281
(207) 743-5970
12.6
1-12
52
Grades: 7-12 | 230 students 13.1 miles 39 Church Street
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-7777
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-7777
13.1
7-12
230
Grades: 9-12 | 665 students 14.3 miles 745 Main St
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-2013
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-2013
14.3
9-12
665
New Life Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
Grades: K-12 | 21 students 15.2 miles 8 Drift Rd
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-3129
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-3129
15.2
K-12
21
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