Maine is the #43 largest school system in the United States, serving 166,401 students across the 593 public schools for the 2026-27 school year (there are 163 private schools, serving 19,476 students). 90% of all K-12 students in Maine attend public schools, compared to the national average of 90%.
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Maine is 49%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 84%.
The top-ranked public schools in Maine are Pond Cove Elementary School, Yarmouth Elementary School, and Mapleton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test scores.
Minority enrollment is 15%, with the majority being Black or Hispanic and the student-teacher ratio is 11:1.
Top-Ranked Public Schools in Maine (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Pond Cove Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-4
12 Scott Dyer Road
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 799-7339
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 799-7339
Rank: #22.
Yarmouth Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 96% (Top 1%)
Grades: 2-5
121 Mccartney Street
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-3391
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-3391
Rank: #33.
Mapleton Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
1642 Main St
Mapleton, ME 04757
(207) 764-1589
Mapleton, ME 04757
(207) 764-1589
Rank: #44.
Cape Elizabeth Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 78% (Top 5%)
Reading: 96% (Top 1%)
Grades: 5-8
14 Scott Dyer Road
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 799-8176
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 799-8176
Rank: #55.
Frank H Harrison Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 77% (Top 5%)
Reading: 96% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-8
220 Mccartney Street
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-2499
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-2499
Rank: #66.
Conners-emerson School
(Math: 79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 79% (Top 5%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-8
11 Eagle Lake Road
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
(207) 288-3631
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
(207) 288-3631
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
James H Bean School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
2896 Middle Road
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 547-3395
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 547-3395
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Mabel I Wilson School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-3
353 Tuttle Road
Cumberland Center, ME 04021
(207) 829-4825
Cumberland Center, ME 04021
(207) 829-4825
Rank: #99.
Coastal Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 85% (Top 1%)
Reading: 92% (Top 10%)
Grades: 2-4
1 Coastal Ridge Drive
York, ME 03909
(207) 363-1800
York, ME 03909
(207) 363-1800
Rank: #1010.
Sea Road School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 93% (Top 10%)
Grades: 3-5
29 Sea Road
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-1105
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-1105
Overview
This State (ME)
US
# Schools
593 Schools
100,275 Schools
# Students
166,401 Students
49,273,202 Students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
# Teachers
15,177 Teachers
3,176,873 Teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Student By Grade
State Acdeamy
State Average (ME)
National Average
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
47%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
43%
Graduation Rate
87.3%
87%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.71
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
# American Indian Students
1,289 Students
465,608 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
# Asian Students
2,268 Students
2,805,329 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
# Hispanic Students
6,367 Students
14,933,117 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
30%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
# Black Students
8,896 Students
7,261,590 Students
% Black Students
5%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
# White Students
140,937 Students
20,989,063 Students
% White Students
85%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
# Hawaiian Students
172 Students
196,826 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
6,414 Students
2,585,768 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
State Revenue and Spending
This State (ME)
Statewide Total Revenue
$3,685 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Statewide Total Spending
$3,663 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,146
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$22,012
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Maine Public Schools by County (2026-27)
Popular neighborhoods: North Deering (4 schools), Knightville (4 schools), Chisholm (3 schools), South Paris (3 schools), Deering Center (3 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Maine?
The top-ranked public schools in Maine include Pond Cove Elementary School, Yarmouth Elementary School, and Mapleton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Maine?
593 public schools are located in Maine.
What percentage of students in Maine go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Maine attend public schools (compared to the national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Maine?
Minority enrollment in Maine is 15%, with the majority being Black or Hispanic.
Which public schools in Maine are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Maine include: Ames Elementary School vs. Captain Albert W. Stevens School, Otisfield Community School vs. Oxford Elementary School, Stevens Brook School vs. Sebago Elementary School
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