For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 328 students in East Machias, ME (there are , serving 176 public students). 65% of all K-12 students in East Machias, ME are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in East Machias, ME is Washington Academy.
Top-Ranked East Machias 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
66 Cutter Road
East Machias, ME 04630
(207) 255-8301
East Machias, ME 04630
(207) 255-8301
Gr: 9-12 | 328 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 17
Overview
This Town (East Machias)
This State (ME)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
328 Students
19,476 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
16%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
27 Teachers
2,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
54%
60%
Average Class Size
16 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
13 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average % on Financial Aid
12%
38%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.47
# American Indian Students
15 Students
96 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
912 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
546 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
3%
# Black Students
10 Students
750 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%
# White Students
268 Students
13,584 Students
% White Students
82%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
33 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
4 Students
3,366 Students
% of Others Students
1%
17%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
17 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
9 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in East Machias, ME?
The top-ranked private schools in East Machias, ME is Washington Academy.
How many private schools are located in East Machias?
1 private schools are located in East Machias.
What percentage of students in East Machias go to private school?
65% of all K-12 students in East Machias are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
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