Fraser–ford Child Development Center in Sanford, ME, serves 37 students from pre–kindergarten through 4th grade in a rural, nonsectarian special education program.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 5:1 with a total of 7 teachers supporting individualized instruction.
Fraser–ford has a 100% student enrollment representing students of color, ranking it among the top 20% most diverse private schools in Maine.
Programs are designed for co–educational learners in a rural community setting focused on early childhood and elementary grades.
The school offers specialized education services within a small student body, with 6 students classified across K–12 grades.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Fraser-ford Child Development Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Student Body
Total Students
37 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Fraser-ford Child Development Center?
The application deadline for Fraser-ford Child Development Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 91ÖÆƬ³§s
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Fraser-ford Child Development Center is Sanford Christian Academy (6.1 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Sanford Christian Academy
(Baptist)
68 High St
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-0777
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-0777
6.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 58 students
St. Thomas Consolidated School
(Catholic)
69 North Ave
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-5832
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-5832
6.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 129 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Childlight Montessori School
Montessori School
395 Portland St
Berwick, ME 03901
(207) 384-0153
Berwick, ME 03901
(207) 384-0153
8.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
38 York St
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-3745
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-3745
9.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Seacoast Christian School
(Christian)
336 Main Street
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-5759
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-5759
9.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 176 students
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