Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 90 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Machias Valley Christian School
About the School
- Machias Valley Christian School in Machias, ME, serves 90 students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a rural community setting.
- The co–educational school has a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 with a total of 5 teachers.
- Founded in 1981, the school maintains a Baptist orientation within a broader other religious affiliation.
- Approximately 5% of the student body represents students of color.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 90 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1981
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
90 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 16%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Machias Valley Christian School?
The application deadline for Machias Valley Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Machias Valley Christian School is Washington Academy (3.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Mirus Academy (47.9 miles away)
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Distance: 3.9 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: 47.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 81 students
Christian
460 High St
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(240) 466-4787
Distance: 48.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 38 students
Special Education School
16 Kidspace Way
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-0909
Distance: 48.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 33 students
585 Sound Dr
Mount Desert, ME 04660
(207) 276-8137
Distance: 49.8 mi
Gr: Inquire with school | 38 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Special Education School
6 Kids Peace Way
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 669-0909
Distance: 3.9 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: 47.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 81 students
Christian
460 High St
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(240) 466-4787
Distance: 48.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 38 students
Special Education School
16 Kidspace Way
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-0909
Distance: 59.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students
8 Mill Street
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-5501
Distance: 59.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 311 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12
23 Union Street
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2808
Distance: 47.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 81 students
Christian
460 High St
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(240) 466-4787
Distance: 48.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 38 students
Special Education School
16 Kidspace Way
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-0909
Distance: 48.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 33 students
585 Sound Dr
Mount Desert, ME 04660
(207) 276-8137
Distance: 59.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3
Specialized Curriculum
17 Bay School Dr
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2187
Distance: 59.9 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 21 students
Alternative School
14 First Street
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-7147
Distance: 47.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 81 students
Christian
460 High St
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(240) 466-4787
Distance: 48.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 38 students
Special Education School
16 Kidspace Way
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-0909
Distance: 59.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3
Specialized Curriculum
17 Bay School Dr
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2187
Distance: 60.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
5749 Merrill Hall
Orono, ME 04469
(207) 581-3123
Distance: 63.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 94 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
30 Otis St
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 945-3464
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Beals Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
24 Mill Pond Rd
Beals, ME 04611
(207) 497-5449
Beals, ME 04611
(207) 497-5449
9586.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 48 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Jonesport-beals High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
180 Snare Creek Lane
Jonesport, ME 04649
(207) 497-5454
Jonesport, ME 04649
(207) 497-5454
9587.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Jonesport Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
139 Snare Creek Ln
Jonesport, ME 04649
(207) 497-2830
Jonesport, ME 04649
(207) 497-2830
9587.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 101 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Harrington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1227 Us Highway 1a
Harrington, ME 04643
(207) 483-6681
Harrington, ME 04643
(207) 483-6681
9589.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 137 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Daniel W Merritt School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
518 Indian River Road
Addison, ME 04606
(207) 483-2229
Addison, ME 04606
(207) 483-2229
9589.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 89 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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