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Best Schools in Orono, ME
Orono, ME has 12 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,211 students. On average they score 87% on state proficiency tests against a projected 82%, so schools in Orono meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Orono, ME
The top high schools in Orono, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bangor High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bangor Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1107 Students
2. Old Town High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 34 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 536 Students
3. Orono High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 26 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 373 Students
Best Middle Schools in Orono, ME
The top middle schools in Orono, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Orono Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 26 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 154 Students
2. Holbrook School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 63/msad 63 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 199 Students
3. Leonard Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 34 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 306 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Orono, ME
The top elementary schools in Orono, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Glenburn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glenburn Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 384 Students
2. Veazie Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Veazie Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 163 Students
3. Asa C Adams School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 26 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 308 Students
4. Old Town Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 34 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 427 Students
5. Holden School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 63/msad 63 • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 126 Students
6. Eddington School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 63/msad 63 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 128 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Orono, ME
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Orono, ME has a total population of 11,831 with 57% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 69% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Orono, 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 Orono, ME.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.42 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Orono, ME.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Orono, 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 Orono, ME Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Orono, ME
How many schools are in Orono, ME?
Orono, ME has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,211 students in total.
How do schools in Orono perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Orono score 87% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 82%, so on average schools in Orono meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Orono?
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.
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- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 81%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 77%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 87%
- Projected: 85%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 87%
- Projected: 84%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 75%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 88%
- Projected: 84%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 85%
- Projected: 81%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 80%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 82%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Orono
3 of 3 schools in Orono carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 2
All 3 public schools we grade in Orono. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.