Total enrollment
494
+35 (+8%) vs SY 2020-21
3 schools in Machias Public Schools
Maine · 494 students · 1 city
In Maine's Machias Public Schools, public K-12 schools total 3 and serve approximately 494 students (an average of 165 per school).
4-year change in Machias Public Schools
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Inside Machias Public Schools
Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 479 to 494 students (up 3%) and from 40 to 41 full-time teachers (up 3%), as of 2024-25.
Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose M Gaffney School | Machias | Elementary | PK-08 | 321 |
| Machias Memorial High School | Machias | High | 09-12 | 173 |
| Coastal Wash Cty Inst of Tech | Machias | Elementary | N-N | · |
About Machias Public Schools
Across 3 schools, Machias Public Schools educates about 494 students in Maine. By footprint it is a sparse district.
Looking at the level breakdown, Machias Public Schools comprises 2 elementary and 1 high school.
Per-school enrollment averages around 165 in this district, noticeably below the Maine typical of 293.
Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 494 students, grew 8% from the 459 reported in SY 2020-21.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Machias Public Schools discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.