Skip to main content

Below Average

#60 of 64 private schools in ME

Erskine Academy

High School · South China, ME

A private high school in South China, ME serving grades 9th – 12th.

Private

309 WINDSOR RD, South China, ME 04358

  • 13:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in ME.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C2.6 / 10
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B6.2 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,137.5
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-4.6 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index12%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B+7.0 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment526
View data sources

Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in ME

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Erskine Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 0Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low190/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$93,825

Median home value

$234,300

Median rent

$1,000/mo

College educated

34.8%

Homeownership

91%

Poverty rate

7.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04358; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White92.0%
Hispanic3.4%
Asian1.9%
Native American1.7%
Black0.8%
Pacific Islander0.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Erskine Academy is listed in South China, ME; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Erskine Academy

Erskine Academy is a private high school in South China, ME, serving approximately 526 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #60 of 64 private schools in ME.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Erskine Academy

What grades does Erskine Academy serve?

Erskine Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Erskine Academy?

Erskine Academy has an enrollment of approximately 526 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Erskine Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Erskine Academy is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Erskine Academy rank in ME?

Erskine Academy ranks #60 of 64 private schools in ME.

What is Erskine Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Erskine Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Erskine Academy a private school?

Yes, Erskine Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Erskine Academy a religious school?

No, Erskine Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
526
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Kennebec County
Area population (ZIP 04358)
4,475
Area average commute
29.5 min
Area median age
40.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 04358; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.