For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 494 students in 04654, ME (there are 1 private school, serving 90 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 04654, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 04654, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 04654 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in 04654, ME have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 04654, ME Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rose M Gaffney School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15 Rose Gaffney Rd
Machias, ME 04654
(207) 255-3411
Machias, ME 04654
(207) 255-3411
Gr: PK-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Machias Memorial High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Bulldog Lane
Machias, ME 04654
(207) 255-3812
Machias, ME 04654
(207) 255-3812
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 04654, ME?
The top-ranked public schools in 04654, ME include Rose M Gaffney School and Machias Memorial High School.
How many public schools are located in 04654?
3 public schools are located in 04654.
What percentage of students in 04654 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 04654 are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 04654?
04654 public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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