Breakwater School is a private school in the Nasons Corner neighborhood that serves prekindergarten through eighth grade in addition to a toddler program. Founded in 1956 by a local couple who wanted to give back after their son survived meningitis, the school originated as a small in-home daycare. As the need for childcare grew, the daycare gradually transformed into a nonprofit school.
Breakwater School prides itself on being a progressive, child-centric place for learning that encourages its students to think independently while also being good global citizens. The school places a heavy emphasis on the value of outdoor learning and maintains a low student-to-teacher ratio. In lieu of traditional grades, the school uses a more holistic form of assessing student progress.
Outdoor learning areas include Sari’s Garden where fruits, vegetables and herbs are grown, a large outdoor natural playground, a 22-acre nature preserve in Cumberland and an outdoor stage and fire pit. The Breakwater Youth Corps offers alumni ages 14-16 an opportunity to remain connected to the school in the summer by helping to maintain and improve school property. In addition to its school, Breakwater reaches other local students in Portland through summer camps, afterschool enrichment programs and vacation camp programs.
Breakwater School
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
856 Brighton Ave,
Portland, ME
School Details
Students
180
Head of School
David Sullivan
Student Teacher Ratio
3:1
Annual Tuition
$23,230
Niche Grade Details
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
3:1
Teachers
48
Full Time Teachers
43
Part Time Teachers
5
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
White
91.7%
Black
5.6%
Hispanic
1.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
2/13/2018
Breakwater gave me the best hands on learning experience I could have imagined. No textbooks and we did current relevant research on different topics. I was part of their community as part of their family. Every teacher and staff made the school feel like home.
GreatSchools Reviews
12/12/2016
My 2 grandchildren have been at Breakwater since they each started school in Pre K. They are now 10 & 12 years old. Both of them get a wonderful education at Breakwater. Teachers are fantastic. The oldest loves the Arts and the youngest loves sports. Breakwater satisfies both children. What I love t...
11/23/2015
It's a respectful, stimulating, whole person environment that teaches students to imagine and synthesize, to explore and evaluate, to take responsibility while relying on others.
11/23/2015
I considered homeschooling and now am totally convinced that my daughter is getting everything I could have given her at home AND MORE at Breakwater. She has individualized attention, a supportive group of peers, 100% equal emphasis on creativity, art, music, math, science, tinkering, etc. and I ben...
11/22/2015
I come from out of town to visit my grandkids several times a year. I am always welcomed in the Breakwater Community and feel like a real part of their educational experience. The teachers are so compassionate and kind to the kids, and the kids are so well balanced in their lives. They learn about l...
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Map
About Nasons Corner
List Price Range
$227K - $1.1M
Homes For Sale
2
Average Home Value
$513,330
Median Lot Size
8,712 Sq Ft
% Renters
29%
Household Income
$92,532
% of College Grads
48.3%
Median Age
45
Average House Size
1,464 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
43.0%
Homes for Sale
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- 3 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 1,512 Sq Ft
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- 11 Mellen St
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Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 9th to 12th
- Private
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Capisic Pond Park
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
Fore River Sanctuary
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
Nasons Corner Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
Presumpscot Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Picnic Area
Forest City Trail
- Trails
- Hiking
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Westbrook
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