For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 420 students in Alfred, ME (there are 1 private school, serving 145 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in Alfred, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Alfred, ME are Lyman Elementary School and Alfred Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alfred, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 90% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Alfred have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Alfred, ME (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lyman Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
39 Schoolhouse Road
Alfred, ME 04002
(207) 499-7228
Alfred, ME 04002
(207) 499-7228
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Alfred Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21 Sanford Road
Alfred, ME 04002
(207) 324-3831
Alfred, ME 04002
(207) 324-3831
Gr: PK-5 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Alfred, ME?
The top-ranked public schools in Alfred, ME include Lyman Elementary School and Alfred Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Alfred?
2 public schools are located in Alfred.
What percentage of students in Alfred go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in Alfred are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Alfred?
Alfred public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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