For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 614 students in 04217, ME (there are 1 private school, serving 230 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in 04217, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 04217, ME are Crescent Park School, Telstar Middle School and Telstar High 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 84% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in 04217, ME have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 04217, ME Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crescent Park School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19 Crescent Lane
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-2839
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-2839
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #22.
Telstar Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
284 Walkers Mills Rd
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-2136
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-2136
Grades: 6-8
| 168 students
Rank: #33.
Telstar High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
284 Walkers Mills Rd
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-2136
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-2136
Grades: 9-12
| 168 students
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 Middle School and Telstar High 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?
73% of all K-12 students in 04217 are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 04217?
04217 public schools minority enrollment is 6% 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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