Best Calais Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 557 students in Calais, ME.
The top ranked public schools in Calais, ME are Calais Elementary School and Calais Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calais, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Calais have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Calais, ME (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Calais Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
53 Garfield Street
Calais, ME 04619
(207) 454-2000
Gr: PK-6 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Calais Middle/high School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
34 Blue Devil Hill Suite 2
Calais, ME 04619
(207) 454-2591
Gr: 7-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
St. Croix Regional Technical Center
Vocational School
34 Blue Devil Hill Suite 1
Calais, ME 04619
(207) 454-2581
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Calais, Maine Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
11 Washington Street
Calais, ME 04619
(207) 454-7126
Gr: 5-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Calais, ME?
The top ranked public schools in Calais, ME include Calais Elementary School and Calais Middle/high School.
How many public schools are located in Calais?
3 public schools are located in Calais.
What is the racial composition of students in Calais?
Calais public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Maine public schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Calais are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Calais include: Calais Middle/high School vs. Calais Elementary School

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