Top 10 Best Maine Public Schools (2023-24)

Maine is the #43 largest school system in the United States, serving 168,497 students across the 601 public schools for the 2023-24 school year (there are 158 private schools, serving 18,913 students). 90% of all K-12 students in Maine are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).

The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Maine is 81%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 85%.

The top ranked public schools in Maine are Frank H Harrison Middle School, Yarmouth Elementary School and Cape Elizabeth Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

There are 27 Blue Ribbon Schools, 2 magnet schools, 13 charter schools and 1 special education schools.

Minority enrollment is 13% (majority Black and Hispanic) and the student:teacher ratio is 11:1.

Student by Ethnicity

(ME) School Average

American Indian

Asian

Hispanic

Black

White

87%

Two or more races

This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in ME.

Best Maine Public Schools by County (2023-24)

County

# Schools

# Students

% Minority

Androscoggin County

15,408

22%

Aroostook County

8,746

10%

Cumberland County

38,229

20%

4,154

5,919

15,881

4,274

3,527

8,122

19,279

10%

1,953

4,669

6,231

3,996

3,800

16%

York County

24,309

10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Maine?

The top ranked public schools in Maine include Frank H Harrison Middle School, Yarmouth Elementary School and Cape Elizabeth Middle School.

How many public schools are located in Maine?

601 public schools are located in Maine.

What percentage of students in Maine go to public school?

90% of all K-12 students in Maine are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).

What is the racial composition of students in Maine?

Minority enrollment in Maine is 13% (majority Black and Hispanic)

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