Best Schools in Aroostook County, ME
Aroostook County, ME has 46 public schools (15 high, 4 middle, 22 elementary) serving 9,706 students. On average they score 83% on state proficiency tests against a projected 75%, so schools in Aroostook County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Aroostook County, ME
The top high schools in Aroostook County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fort Kent Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Msad 27 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 252 Students
2. Easton Junior-senior High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Easton Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 93 Students
3. Hodgdon Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 70/msad 70 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 209 Students
4. Washburn District High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 45/msad 45 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 91 Students
5. Caribou High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 39 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 470 Students
6. Schenck High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Millinocket Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 100 Students
7. Houlton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 29/msad 29 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 346 Students
8. Katahdin Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 89 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 153 Students
9. Presque Isle High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 79/msad 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 468 Students
10. Madawaska Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madawaska Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 181 Students
Best Middle Schools in Aroostook County, ME
The top middle schools in Aroostook County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Presque Isle Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 79/msad 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 367 Students
2. Valley Rivers Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Msad 27 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 101 Students
3. Houlton Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 29/msad 29 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 308 Students
4. Medway Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Medway Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 110 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Aroostook County, ME
The top elementary schools in Aroostook County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dr Levesque Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 33/msad 33 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 134 Students
2. Mapleton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 79/msad 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 233 Students
3. Mill Pond School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 70/msad 70 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 291 Students
4. Fort Kent Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Msad 27 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 465 Students
5. Easton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Easton Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 115 Students
6. Fort Street School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 42/msad 42 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 176 Students
7. Fort Fairfield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 86/msad 20 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 212 Students
8. Caribou Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 39 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 750 Students
9. Houlton Southside School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 29/msad 29 • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 317 Students
10. Madawaska Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madawaska Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 222 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Aroostook County, ME
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Aroostook County, ME has a total population of 67,105 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Aroostook County, ME
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Aroostook County, ME.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.53 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.25 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Aroostook County, ME.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Aroostook County, ME.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Aroostook County, ME Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Aroostook County, ME
How many schools are in Aroostook County, ME?
Aroostook County, ME has 46 public schools: 15 high schools, 4 middle schools and 22 elementary schools, serving 9,706 students in total.
How do schools in Aroostook County perform on state tests?
On average, 46 schools in Aroostook County score 83% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 75%, so on average schools in Aroostook County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Aroostook County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
Best Schools in Cities Near Aroostook County, ME
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- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Aroostook County
15 places in Aroostook County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (15)
- Houlton (4)
- Presque Isle (4)
- Fort Kent (3)
- Caribou (2)
- Easton (2)
- Fort Fairfield (2)
- Madawaska (2)
- Van Buren (2)
- Washburn (2)
- Ashland (1)
- Dyer Brook (1)
- Limestone (1)
- Mapleton (1)
- Mars Hill (1)
- Woodland (1)
School districts (3)
- Rsu 79/msad 01 (5 schools)
- Rsu 29/msad 29 (4 schools)
- Msad 27 (3 schools)