For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 321 students in Machias, ME.
The top-ranked public preschool in Machias, ME is Rose M Gaffney School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Machias, ME public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Maine public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 83% statewide average). Pre schools in Machias have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public preschool average of 15% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Machias, ME (2026-27)
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Machias, ME?
The top-ranked public preschools in Machias, ME include Rose M Gaffney School.
How many public preschools are located in Machias?
1 public preschools are located in Machias.
What is the racial composition of students in Machias?
Machias public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public preschools average of 15% (majority Black).
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