The Community School (2026-27 Profile)

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The Community School

585 Sound Dr Mount Desert, ME 04660

Tel: (207) 276-8137

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 33 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

The Community School in Mount Desert, ME, serves 33 students in grades Kâ€“8 within a rural setting and operates as a nonsectarian private school.
The school employs 12 teachers, resulting in a low studentâ€“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 coâ€“educational regular elementary and middle school programs in a rural community environment.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 33 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The Community School
Kind	5
1	5
2	5
3	3
4	3
5	3
6	3
7	3
8	3

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Student Body

Total Students

33 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 16%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

3:1

National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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).

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