Best Schools in Maine
Maine has a total of 726 schools including 200 high schools, 182 middle schools and 317 elementary schools. A total of 189,884 students attend Maine schools. On average, schools in Maine score 79% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 66% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Maine greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Maine
Maine has 200 high schools with 68,392 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Maine score 83% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 63% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Maine greatly exceed expectations.
1. Maranacook Community High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 38 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 355 Students
2. Camden Hills Regional H S
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Five Town Csd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 719 Students
3. Falmouth High School
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Falmouth Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 706 Students
4. Cape Elizabeth High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Cape Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 518 Students
5. Lisbon High School
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Lisbon Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 360 Students
6. Freeport High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 05 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 620 Students
7. Gray-new Gloucester High School
SchoolGrade
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Rsu 15/msad 15 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 601 Students
8. Hampden Academy
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Rsu 22 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 811 Students
9. Mt Desert Island High School
SchoolGrade
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Mt Desert Csd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 495 Students
10. Maine Connections Academy
SchoolGrade
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Maine Connections Academy • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 466 Students
Best Middle Schools in Maine
Maine has 182 middle schools with 49,877 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Maine score 81% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 70% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Maine greatly exceed expectations.
1. Frank H Harrison Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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Yarmouth Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 380 Students
2. Cape Elizabeth Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Cape Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 434 Students
3. Falmouth Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Falmouth Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 440 Students
4. Greely Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Rsu 51/msad 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 475 Students
5. Middle School Of The Kennebunks
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Rsu 21 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 479 Students
6. York Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
York Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 464 Students
7. Reeds Brook Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 22 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 345 Students
8. Freeport Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 05 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 307 Students
9. Camden-rockport Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 28/msad 28 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 358 Students
10. William S. Cohen School
SchoolGrade
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Bangor Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 364 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Maine
Maine has 317 elementary schools with 71,615 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Maine score 76% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 66% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Maine greatly exceed expectations.
1. Pond Cove Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cape Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 557 Students
2. Yarmouth Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yarmouth Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 472 Students
3. Conners-emerson School
SchoolGrade
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Bar Harbor Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 333 Students
4. Falmouth Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Falmouth Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 843 Students
5. Cave Hill Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 24 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 59 Students
6. South Bristol Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
South Bristol Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 56 Students
7. Harrington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Rsu 37/msad 37 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 130 Students
8. Edna Libby Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Rsu 06/msad 06 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 265 Students
9. Penobscot Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Penobscot Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 69 Students
10. Lubec Consolidated School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Rsu 85/msad 19 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 86 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Maine
State-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Maine has a total population of 1,362,359 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Maine
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 Maine.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.59 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.38 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.21 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Maine.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Maine.
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 Maine Internet Health Assessment.
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