For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 418 students in Washington County, ME (there are 36 public schools, serving 3,737 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Washington County, ME are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
The top ranked private school in Washington County, ME is Washington Academy.
50% of private schools in Washington County, ME are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Top Ranked Washington County Private Schools (2025-26)
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
Machias Valley Christian School
(Baptist)
8 Broadway
Machias, ME 04654
(207) 255-3300
Machias, ME 04654
(207) 255-3300
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students
Washington County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Downeast Christian School (Closed 2006)
(Christian)
1228 Airline Road
Baileyville, ME 04694
(207) 454-7309
Baileyville, ME 04694
(207) 454-7309
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Washington County, ME?
The top ranked private schools in Washington County, ME is Washington Academy.
How many private schools are located in Washington County?
2 private schools are located in Washington County.
What percentage of students in Washington County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Washington County are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Washington County?
50% of private schools in Washington County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
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