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)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 90 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1981
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
90 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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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Location
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Quick Facts
66 Cutter Road
East Machias, ME 04630
(207) 255-8301
East Machias, ME 04630
(207) 255-8301
3.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 328 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 17
Mirus Academy ![Mirus Academy Photo]( "Mirus Academy Photo")
(Christian)
460 High St
Ellsworth, ME 46052
(240) 466-4787
Ellsworth, ME 46052
(240) 466-4787
47.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 76 students Tuition listed
Kidspeace National Centers Of New England
Special Education School
16 Kidspace Way
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-0909
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-0909
48.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 38 students Tuition listed
585 Sound Dr
Mount Desert, ME 04660
(207) 276-8137
Mount Desert, ME 04660
(207) 276-8137
48.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 33 students
Graham Lake School
Special Education School
6 Kids Peace Way
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 669-0909
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 669-0909
49.8 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 38 students Avg. class size: 12 students
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