For the 2026 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 (2026)
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
Overview
This County (Washington County)
This State (ME)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
418 Students
19,499 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
16%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
32 Teachers
2,264 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
54%
59%
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%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.47
# American Indian Students
15 Students
96 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
n/a
# 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%
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
34 Students
3,343 Students
% of Others Students
8%
17%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
17 extracurriculars
14 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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