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Washington County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 are educated in private schools (compared to the ME state average of 10%).
50% of private schools in Washington County, ME are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Washington County Private Schools (2026-27)

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Washington Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 328 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 17
66 Cutter Road
East Machias, ME 04630
(207) 255-8301
(2)
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Map of Machias Valley Christian School
Machias Valley Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students
Baptist
8 Broadway
Machias, ME 04654
(207) 255-3300
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Washington County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Downeast Christian School
Downeast Christian School
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students
Christian
1228 Airline Road
Baileyville, ME 04694
(207) 454-7309
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Overview

Category
This State (ME)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
418 Students
19,476 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
32 Teachers
2,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
54%
60%
Average Class Size
16 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
13 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average % on Financial Aid
12%
38%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.47
# American Indian Students
15 Students
96 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
1%
# Asian Students
14 Students
912 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
546 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
11 Students
750 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%
# White Students
325 Students
13,584 Students
% White Students
78%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
33 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
34 Students
3,366 Students
% of Others Students
8%
17%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
17 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
9 sports

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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