About the School
- Downeast Christian School in Baileyville, ME, serves 6 co–ed students in grades 6 through 12 within a rural community setting.
- The school has a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 with one full–time teacher providing instruction.
- It operates as a Christian–affiliated private school offering regular elementary and secondary programs.
- Enrollment at Downeast Christian School reflects a small–scale educational environment suitable for students in a rural/small town locale.
Student Body
Total Students
6 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Downeast Christian School?
The application deadline for Downeast Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Downeast Christian School is Washington Academy (24.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Machias Valley Christian School (25.9 miles away)
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Distance: 24.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 328 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 17
66 Cutter Road
East Machias, ME 04630
(207) 255-8301
Distance: 25.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students
Baptist
8 Broadway
Machias, ME 04654
(207) 255-3300
Distance: 42.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 7
26 Winn Road
Lee, ME 04455
(207) 738-2252
Distance: 52.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 24 students
Christian
Lincoln Christian fellowship
Lincoln, ME 04457
(207) 403-3438
Distance: 57.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 38 students
Special Education School
16 Kidspace Way
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-0909
Distance: 24.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 328 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 17
66 Cutter Road
East Machias, ME 04630
(207) 255-8301
Distance: 42.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 7
26 Winn Road
Lee, ME 04455
(207) 738-2252
Distance: 57.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 38 students
Special Education School
16 Kidspace Way
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-0909
Distance: 59.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 81 students
Christian
460 High St
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(240) 466-4787
Distance: 65.0 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 21 students
Alternative School
14 First Street
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-7147
Distance: 25.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students
Baptist
8 Broadway
Machias, ME 04654
(207) 255-3300
Distance: 52.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 24 students
Christian
Lincoln Christian fellowship
Lincoln, ME 04457
(207) 403-3438
Distance: 57.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 38 students
Special Education School
16 Kidspace Way
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-0909
Distance: 59.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 81 students
Christian
460 High St
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(240) 466-4787
Distance: 64.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 33 students
585 Sound Dr
Mount Desert, ME 04660
(207) 276-8137
Distance: 25.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students
Baptist
8 Broadway
Machias, ME 04654
(207) 255-3300
Distance: 52.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 24 students
Christian
Lincoln Christian fellowship
Lincoln, ME 04457
(207) 403-3438
Distance: 57.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 38 students
Special Education School
16 Kidspace Way
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-0909
Distance: 58.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
5749 Merrill Hall
Orono, ME 04469
(207) 581-3123
Distance: 59.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 81 students
Christian
460 High St
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(240) 466-4787
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Alexander Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1430 Airline Road
Baileyville, ME 04694
(207) 454-2623
Baileyville, ME 04694
(207) 454-2623
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 44 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
23 Fourth Avenue
Baileyville, ME 04694
(207) 427-3882
Baileyville, ME 04694
(207) 427-3882
6.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 124 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Woodland Jr-sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14 First Avenue
Baileyville, ME 04694
(207) 427-3325
Baileyville, ME 04694
(207) 427-3325
6.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 175 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Princeton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
289 Main Street
Princeton, ME 04668
(207) 853-2567
Princeton, ME 04668
(207) 853-2567
9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
13 School Drive
Princeton, ME 04668
(207) 796-2362
Princeton, ME 04668
(207) 796-2362
10.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 91 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
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