Waynflete School is a coed private school that enrolls students in preschool through 12th grade. Located in Portland’s West End, Waynflete first opened its doors in 1897 through the stewardship of Agnes Lowell and Caroline Crisfield. The two had developed a fascination with William Waynflete, a teacher and statesman from England. During the school’s first year of operation, Waynflete served only 49 students. The school quickly began to thrive and grew through the early 1900s, adopting a progressive approach to education with an emphasis on the arts.
The school consists of the Lower School, the Middle School and the Upper School. Students in the Lower School spend their first two years at the school with the same advisor, which creates consistency for students and fosters strong relationships between educators and caregivers.
With a mission to offer a well-rounded education to all students, athletics are an integral part of the Waynflete School experience. Students can choose from a wide range of team sports including cross-country, soccer, golf, rowing, basketball, Nordic skiing, hockey, swimming, baseball and lacrosse. The school also has flourishing visual and performing arts programs, which include instruction and extracurriculars in dance, music, theater and several visual arts concentrations.
Despite its growth over the years, the Waynflete School prides itself on being a tight-knit community devoted to nurturing its students as individuals with different educational needs and learning styles.
Waynflete School
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade Pre-K-12
360 Spring St,
Portland, ME
565
Students
A+
School Details
Head of School
Geoffrey Wagg
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1360
Average ACT Score
33
Average GPA
3.65
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$41,260
Niche Grade
A+
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Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
51
Full Time Teachers
48
Part Time Teachers
3
College Prep
Average SAT
1360
Math
670
Verbal
680
Average ACT
33
Math
31
English
34
Reading
34
Science
31
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
White
82.7%
Black
7.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.5%
Two or more races
3.9%
Hispanic
1.7%
Native American
<1%
School Rankings
#1
Best College Prep Private High Schools in Maine
#1
Best Private K12 Schools in Maine
#2
Best Private HS in Maine
Specialty School Programs
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Bowdoin College
52 Students
Tufts University
49 Students
Bates College
44 Students
Boston University
40 Students
New York University
35 Students
University of Vermont
32 Students
Colby College
30 Students
Middlebury College
30 Students
Northeastern University
29 Students
Skidmore College
27 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
38 Students
Political Science and Government
28 Students
Biology
26 Students
Business
25 Students
English
22 Students
Economics
17 Students
Engineering
15 Students
Environmental Science
15 Students
Sociology
14 Students
International Relations
14 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/31/2025
Waynflete is a very good school and I'm very happy there. Everyone is very kind and I feel safe and happy there. The curriculum is engaging and the teachers are always willing to answer questions and help out after class. I started here recently, and all the students were incredibly welcoming. I made friends immediately. Overall, I'm very happy I moved there.
2/19/2025
Waynflete has been a great school to attend. One thing that really stands out is the college counseling that every junior and senior participates in.
12/17/2024
Waynflete combines academic rigor and gifted teachers with individualized attention, support, and encouragement to pursue a passion. From teachers to the administration to the advisor system, the school works to know your child; this helps them excel, but also facilitates their path to college.
GreatSchools Reviews
11/8/2022
Our three kids have had an exceptional 1.5 years thus far at Waynflete and we have excellent things to say about the teaching staff, administration, and culture that has been built at the school. Every teacher is intensely committed and focused on seeing students not only grow from an academic persp...
9/12/2022
Waynflete is a great school. But it's class sizes are often bigger than advertised, more like some public school sizes in the area. Maybe not the personal education they advertise. Doesn't feel totally worth the tuition.
10/3/2021
We have sent three children through Waynflete from EC-3 to 12th grade and cannot imagine another school anywhere in the country that could have better met each of their unique needs. The teaching staff, to the person, is world class. The community is supportive and caring. The facilities are state o...
4/10/2020
Waynflete was an incredible school even before the COVID-19 pandemic. But the seamless transition to online learning has far exceeded my expectations. The administration prepared teachers to move courses online the week before school was even canceled, providing them with training and support needed...
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Map
List Price Range
$331K - $3.1M
Homes For Sale
18
Average Home Value
$851,816
Median Lot Size
3,920 Sq Ft
% Renters
75%
Average Household Income
$98,508
% of College Grads
61.6%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
2,863 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
53.6%
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Waynflete School is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 360 Spring St in Portland, ME. Annual tuition is $41,260. The school has a total enrollment of 565 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Waynflete School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.65, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1360 and an ACT score of 33. The average home value in this area is $851,816. Discover additional schools in the area, like Greater Portland Christian School, Cheverus High School, Portland High School, and more. Learn more about what Portland has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Waynflete School.