For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 509 students in Machias, ME (there are 1 private school, serving 90 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Machias, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Machias, ME are Rose M Gaffney School and Machias Memorial High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Machias, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Machias have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Machias, ME (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rose M Gaffney School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15 Rose Gaffney Rd
Machias, ME 04654
(207) 255-3411
Machias, ME 04654
(207) 255-3411
Grades: PK-8
| 342 students
Rank: #22.
Machias Memorial High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Bulldog Lane
Machias, ME 04654
(207) 255-3812
Machias, ME 04654
(207) 255-3812
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
Rank: n/an/a
Coastal Wash Cty Inst Of Technical
Vocational School
1 Bulldog Lane
Machias, ME 04654
(207) 255-3812
Machias, ME 04654
(207) 255-3812
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Machias, ME?
The top ranked public schools in Machias, ME include Rose M Gaffney School and Machias Memorial High School.
How many public schools are located in Machias?
3 public schools are located in Machias.
What percentage of students in Machias go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Machias are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Machias?
Machias public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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