Best High Schools in Maine

High schools
117
Students
52,581
Avg actual
87%
Avg projected
80%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in Maine, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Camden Hills Regional H S

A

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

91%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Five Town Csd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 719 Students

2. Hampden Academy

A

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

88%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 22 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 811 Students

3. Mt Desert Island High School

A

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

88%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mt Desert Csd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 495 Students

4. Gray-new Gloucester High School

A

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

87%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 15/msad 15 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 601 Students

5. Falmouth High School

A

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

86%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Falmouth Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 706 Students

6. Maranacook Community High Sch

A

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

86%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 38 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 355 Students

7. Cape Elizabeth High School

A

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

86%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cape Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 518 Students

8. Freeport High School

A

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

83%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 05 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 620 Students

9. Maine Connections Academy

A

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

79%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Maine Connections Academy • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 466 Students

10. Lisbon High School

A

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lisbon Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 360 Students

See all 112 high schools here ranked

Best Middle Schools in Maine

Middle schools
87
Students
31,611
Avg actual
84%
Avg projected
80%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Maine, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Frank H Harrison Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

86%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Yarmouth Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 380 Students

2. Cape Elizabeth Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

97%

Actual Test Scores

86%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cape Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 434 Students

3. Falmouth Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

96%

Actual Test Scores

86%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Falmouth Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 440 Students

4. Greely Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

87%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 51/msad 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 475 Students

5. Middle School Of The Kennebunks

A+

SchoolGrade

94%

Actual Test Scores

88%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 21 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 479 Students

6. Reeds Brook Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

94%

Actual Test Scores

87%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 22 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 345 Students

7. Freeport Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

94%

Actual Test Scores

85%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 05 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 307 Students

8. York Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

94%

Actual Test Scores

84%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

York Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 464 Students

9. Camden-rockport Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

93%

Actual Test Scores

88%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Rsu 28/msad 28 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 358 Students

10. William S. Cohen School

A

SchoolGrade

92%

Actual Test Scores

83%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bangor Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 364 Students

See all 77 middle schools here ranked

Best Elementary Schools in Maine

Elementary schools
394
Students
86,561
Avg actual
79%
Avg projected
72%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Maine, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Yarmouth Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

82%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Yarmouth Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 472 Students

2. Pond Cove Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cape Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 557 Students

3. Conners-emerson School

A+

SchoolGrade

97%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bar Harbor Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 333 Students

4. Falmouth Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

96%

Actual Test Scores

81%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Falmouth Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 843 Students

5. South Bristol Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

86%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

South Bristol Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 56 Students

6. Penobscot Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

82%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Penobscot Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 69 Students

7. Friendship Village School

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

81%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 40/msad 40 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 84 Students

8. West Bath School

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

79%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

West Bath Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 103 Students

9. Cave Hill Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 24 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 59 Students

10. Pembroke Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pembroke Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 62 Students

See all 295 elementary schools here ranked

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

182,775

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

36%

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

A

13.59 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.38 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

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

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,643 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

61 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Maine Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Maine

How many schools are in Maine?

Maine has 675 public schools: 117 high schools, 87 middle schools and 394 elementary schools, serving 182,775 students in total.

How do schools in Maine perform on state tests?

On average, 675 schools in Maine score 82% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 73%, so on average schools in Maine meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Maine?

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 Maine

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New Hampshire

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Vermont

  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Massachusetts

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Rhode Island

  • Actual: 34%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Connecticut

  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
New York

  • Actual: 56%
  • Projected: 54%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
New Jersey

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Delaware

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Pennsylvania

  • Actual: 47%
  • Projected: 47%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Maryland

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations

Every city and county in Maine

School rankings for each place: 759 cities, towns and neighborhoods, and 16 counties.

Counties

Cities and towns

School district map of Maine

Every public school district in Maine with graded schools. Hover for the district and its school count; click to open its page.

shaded by the district's average SchoolGrade, F to A; grey = not yet graded. Boundaries from the NCES EDGE composite school district file. Districts without a page (fewer than three graded schools) are not linked.

Largest school districts in Maine

The 25 districts with the most graded schools in Maine. Each district page lists every one of its schools.