For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 194 students in East Machias, ME (there are 1 private school, serving 328 private students). 37% of all K-12 students in East Machias, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 89%).
East Machias, ME public school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%).
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in East Machias, ME (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elm Street School-east Machias
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
38 Jacksonville Road
East Machias, ME 04630
(207) 255-8692
East Machias, ME 04630
(207) 255-8692
Grades: PK-8
| 194 students
East Machias, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
High St Po Box 194
East Machias, ME 04630
(207) 255-6615
East Machias, ME 04630
(207) 255-6615
Grades: PK-K
| 13 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in East Machias, ME?
The top ranked public schools in East Machias, ME include Elm Street School-east Machias.
How many public schools are located in East Machias?
1 public schools are located in East Machias.
What percentage of students in East Machias go to public school?
37% of all K-12 students in East Machias are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in East Machias?
East Machias public schools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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