For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 597 students in 04217, ME (there are 1 private school, serving 230 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in 04217, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 04217, ME are Crescent Park School, Telstar High School and Telstar Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 04217 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in 04217, ME have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 04217, ME Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crescent Park School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19 Crescent Lane
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-2839
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-2839
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Telstar High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
284 Walkers Mills Rd
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-2136
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-2136
Gr: 9-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Telstar Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
284 Walkers Mills Rd
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-2136
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-2136
Gr: 6-8 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 04217, ME?
The top-ranked public schools in 04217, ME include Crescent Park School, Telstar High School and Telstar Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 04217?
3 public schools are located in 04217.
What percentage of students in 04217 go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in 04217 are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 04217?
04217 public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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