For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,212 students in 04915, ME (there are 1 private school, serving 20 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 04915, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 04915, ME are Belfast Area High School, Kermit S Nickerson School and Captain Albert W. Stevens School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 04915 have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in 04915, ME have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 04915, ME Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belfast Area High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25 Lions Way
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-1790
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-1790
Grades: 9-12
| 478 students
Rank: #22.
Kermit S Nickerson School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18 Townhouse Road
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-1858
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-1858
Grades: 3-5
| 57 students
Rank: #33.
Captain Albert W. Stevens School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
31 Elementary Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-3510
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-3510
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Rank: #44.
Troy A Howard Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
173 Lincolnville Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-3320
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-3320
Grades: 6-8
| 343 students
Rank: n/an/a
14 Swan Lake Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4420
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4420
Grades: PK-2
| 87 students
Rank: n/an/a
Waldo County Tech Ctr-region 7
Vocational School
1022 Waterville Road
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 407-9282
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 407-9282
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
04915, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
14 Swan Lake Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4420
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4420
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
9 School Street
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4020
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4020
Grades: 3-5
| 116 students
256 High Street
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4010
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4010
Grades: K-3
| 122 students
18 Townhouse Road
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-1858
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-1858
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 04915, ME?
The top ranked public schools in 04915, ME include Belfast Area High School, Kermit S Nickerson School and Captain Albert W. Stevens School.
How many public schools are located in 04915?
6 public schools are located in 04915.
What percentage of students in 04915 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 04915 are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 04915?
04915 public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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