Top 10 Best Waldo County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 3,996 students in Waldo County, ME (there are 4 private schools, serving 147 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Waldo County, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Waldo County, ME are Lincolnville Central School, Edna Drinkwater School and Islesboro Central School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waldo County, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 85% statewide average). Schools in Waldo County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Waldo County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincolnville Central School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
523 Hope Road
Lincolnville, ME 04849
(207) 763-3366
Grades: K-8
| 209 students
Rank: #22.
Edna Drinkwater School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
56 Bayside Road
Lincolnville, ME 04849
(207) 338-3430
Grades: K-8
| 105 students
Rank: #33.
Islesboro Central School
Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
159 Alumni Drive
Islesboro, ME 04848
(207) 734-2251
Grades: K-12
| 86 students
Rank: #44.
Samuel L Wagner Middle School
Math: 88% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
19 Williams Way
Winterport, ME 04496
(207) 223-4309
Grades: 5-8
| 220 students
Rank: #55.
Ames Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
165 New England Road
Searsmont, ME 04973
(207) 342-5100
Grades: 2-5
| 120 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Belfast Area High School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
25 Lions Way
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-1790
Grades: 9-12
| 469 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Palermo Consolidated School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
501 Route 3
Palermo, ME 04354
(207) 993-2352
Grades: K-8
| 130 students
Rank: #88.
Mt View High School
Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
577 Mount View Road
Thorndike, ME 04986
(207) 568-3255
Grades: 9-12
| 312 students
Rank: #99.
Leroy H Smith School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
319 South Main Street
Winterport, ME 04496
(207) 223-4282
Grades: PK-4
| 249 students
Rank: #1010.
Troy A Howard Middle School
Math: 82% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
173 Lincolnville Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-3320
Grades: 6-8
| 341 students
Rank: #1111.
Kermit S Nickerson School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
18 Townhouse Road
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-1858
Grades: 3-5
| 69 students
Rank: #1212.
Searsport District Middle School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
26 Mortland Road
Searsport, ME 04974
(207) 548-2313
Grades: 6-8
| 100 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Monroe Elementary School
Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
36 West Main Street
Monroe, ME 04951
(207) 525-3504
Grades: PK-5
| 60 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Searsport District High School
Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
24 Mortland Road
Searsport, ME 04974
(207) 548-2313
Grades: 9-12
| 139 students
Rank: #1515.
Troy Central School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
733 Bangor Road
Troy, ME 04987
(207) 948-2280
Grades: K-5
| 52 students
Rank: #1616.
Captain Albert W. Stevens School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
31 Elementary Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-3510
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Rank: #1717.
Mt View Middle School
Math: 71% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
575 Mount View Road
Thorndike, ME 04986
(207) 568-7561
Grades: 6-8
| 254 students
Rank: #1818.
Morse Memorial School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
27 School Street
Brooks, ME 04921
(207) 722-3636
Grades: PK-5
| 98 students
Rank: #1919.
Searsport Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
30 Mortland Road
Searsport, ME 04974
(207) 548-2317
Grades: PK-5
| 197 students
Rank: #2020.
Mt View Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
573 Mount View Road
Thorndike, ME 04986
(207) 568-7541
Grades: K-5
| 196 students
Rank: #2121.
Walker Memorial School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
33 West Main Street
Liberty, ME 04949
(207) 589-4208
Grades: PK-5
| 61 students
Rank: n/an/a
East Belfast School
14 Swan Lake Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4420
Grades: PK-2
| 83 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ecology Learning Center
Charter School
230 Main Street
Unity, ME 04988
(207) 230-9275
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
Rank: n/an/a
2 South Main Street
Morrill, ME 04952
(207) 342-5300
Grades: PK-1
| 78 students
Rank: n/an/a
Maine Ocean School
Magnet School
24 Mortland
Searsport, ME 04974
(207) 266-8590
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Rank: n/an/a
84 School Street
Unity, ME 04988
(207) 948-6136
Grades: PK
| 23 students
Rank: n/an/a
Waldo County Tech Ctr-region 7
Vocational School
1022 Waterville Road
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 342-5231
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Waldo County, ME

Waldo County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
61 Troy Rd
Burnham, ME 04922
(207) 487-5622
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
14 Swan Lake Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4420
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
112 North Searsport Rd
Frankfort, ME 04438
(207) 223-5723
Grades: K-5
| 78 students
9 School Street
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4020
Grades: 3-5
| 116 students
256 High Street
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4010
Grades: K-3
| 122 students
18 Townhouse Road
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-1858
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
113 Church Street
Stockton Springs, ME 04981
(207) 567-3264
Grades: PK
| 21 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Waldo County, ME?
The top ranked public schools in Waldo County, ME include Lincolnville Central School, Edna Drinkwater School and Islesboro Central School.
How many public schools are located in Waldo County, ME?
27 public schools are located in Waldo County, ME.
What percentage of students in Waldo County, ME go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Waldo County, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Waldo County, ME?
Waldo County, ME public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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