The Community School serves 33 students in grades Kindergarten-8. The student:teacher of The Community School is 3:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
33 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Community School?
The application deadline for The Community School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to The Community School is Mirus Academy (10.7 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
Graham Lake School
Special Education School
6 Kids Peace Way
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 669-0909
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 669-0909
9.2 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 38 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Mirus Academy
(Christian)
460 High St
Ellsworth, ME 46052
(240) 466-4787
Ellsworth, ME 46052
(240) 466-4787
10.7 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 27 students
17 Bay School Dr
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2187
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2187
13.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 96 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
8 Mill Street
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-5501
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-5501
13.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Tuition listed
23 Union Street
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2808
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2808
13.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 311 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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