For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 90 students in Machias, ME (there are 3 public schools, serving 494 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Machias, ME are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Machias, ME are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Private Schools in Machias, ME (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Machias Valley Christian School
(Baptist)
8 Broadway
Machias, ME 04654
(207) 255-3300
Machias, ME 04654
(207) 255-3300
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students
Overview
This Town (Machias)
This State (ME)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
90 Students
19,499 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
16%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
5 Teachers
2,264 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
9:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.47
# American Indian Students
n/a
96 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
912 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
546 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%
# Black Students
1 Student
750 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
57 Students
13,584 Students
% White Students
64%
71%
# 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
30 Students
3,343 Students
% of Others Students
33%
17%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Machias, ME?
1 private schools are located in Machias, ME.
What percentage of students in Machias go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Machias are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Machias?
100% of private schools in Machias are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
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