The Community School in Mount Desert, ME, serves 33 students in grades K–8 within a rural setting and operates as a nonsectarian private school.
The school employs 12 teachers, resulting in a low student–teacher ratio of 3:1.
The student body includes 3% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the small enrollment.
Nearby private schools within 15 miles include Graham Lake School and Mirus Academy, offering similar grade ranges and rural settings.
The Community School provides co–educational regular elementary and middle school programs in a rural community environment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
33 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Community School?
The application deadline for The Community School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to The Community School is Mirus Academy (10.7 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Graham Lake School
Special Education School
6 Kids Peace Way
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 669-0909
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 669-0909
9.2 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 38 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Mirus Academy ![Mirus Academy Photo]( "Mirus Academy Photo")
(Christian)
460 High St
Ellsworth, ME 46052
(240) 466-4787
Ellsworth, ME 46052
(240) 466-4787
10.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 76 students Tuition listed
17 Bay School Dr
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2187
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2187
13.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 96 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
8 Mill Street
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-5501
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-5501
13.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Tuition listed
23 Union Street
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2808
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2808
13.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 311 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mirus Academy ![Mirus Academy Photo]( "Mirus Academy Photo")
(Christian)
460 High St
Ellsworth, ME 46052
(240) 466-4787
Ellsworth, ME 46052
(240) 466-4787
10.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 76 students Tuition listed
8 Mill Street
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-5501
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-5501
13.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Tuition listed
23 Union Street
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2808
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2808
13.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 311 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kidspeace National Centers Of New England
Special Education School
16 Kidspace Way
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-0909
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-0909
16.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 38 students Tuition listed
Reach School
Alternative School
14 First Street
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-7147
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-7147
26.5 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 21 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mirus Academy ![Mirus Academy Photo]( "Mirus Academy Photo")
(Christian)
460 High St
Ellsworth, ME 46052
(240) 466-4787
Ellsworth, ME 46052
(240) 466-4787
10.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 76 students Tuition listed
17 Bay School Dr
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2187
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2187
13.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 96 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Kidspeace National Centers Of New England
Special Education School
16 Kidspace Way
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-0909
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-0909
16.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 38 students Tuition listed
Reach School
Alternative School
14 First Street
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-7147
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-7147
26.5 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 21 students Tuition listed
Bucksport Christian School
(Baptist)
16 Central St
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-7121
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-7121
28.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 21 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mirus Academy ![Mirus Academy Photo]( "Mirus Academy Photo")
(Christian)
460 High St
Ellsworth, ME 46052
(240) 466-4787
Ellsworth, ME 46052
(240) 466-4787
10.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 76 students Tuition listed
17 Bay School Dr
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2187
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2187
13.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 96 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Kidspeace National Centers Of New England
Special Education School
16 Kidspace Way
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-0909
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-0909
16.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 38 students Tuition listed
Cornerspring Montessori School
Montessori School
256 Congress St
Belfast, ME 49156
(207) 338-5800
Belfast, ME 49156
(207) 338-5800
33.5 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 72 students
Bangor Montessori School
Montessori School
30 Otis St
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 945-3464
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 945-3464
36.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 94 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1 Schoolhouse Lane
Isle Au Haut, ME 04645
(207) 335-2521
Isle Au Haut, ME 04645
(207) 335-2521
9578.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
22 High Road
Frenchboro, ME 04635
(207) 334-2944
Frenchboro, ME 04635
(207) 334-2944
9579.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 2 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
116 Rose Hill Road
Swans Island, ME 04685
(207) 526-4300
Swans Island, ME 04685
(207) 526-4300
9580.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 29 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
249 North Deer Isle Rd
Deer Isle, ME 04627
(207) 348-6301
Deer Isle, ME 04627
(207) 348-6301
9582.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
251 North Deer Isle Rd
Deer Isle, ME 04627
(207) 348-2303
Deer Isle, ME 04627
(207) 348-2303
9582.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
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