For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 719 students in Belfast, ME.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Belfast, ME are Captain Albert W. Stevens School, Kermit S Nickerson School and Troy A Howard Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belfast, ME public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Maine public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 84% statewide average). Elementary schools in Belfast have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public elementary school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Belfast, ME (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Captain Albert W. Stevens School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
31 Elementary Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-3510
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-3510
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Kermit S Nickerson School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18 Townhouse Road
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-1858
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-1858
Gr: 3-5 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Troy A Howard Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
173 Lincolnville Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-3320
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-3320
Gr: 6-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
14 Swan Lake Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4420
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4420
Gr: PK-2 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Belfast, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
9 School Street
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4020
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4020
Gr: 3-5 | 116 students Minority enrollment: 2%
256 High Street
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4010
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4010
Gr: K-3 | 122 students Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Belfast, ME?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Belfast, ME include Captain Albert W. Stevens School, Kermit S Nickerson School and Troy A Howard Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Belfast?
4 public elementary schools are located in Belfast.
What is the racial composition of students in Belfast?
Belfast public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public elementary schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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