For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 387 students in Carmel, ME.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Carmel, ME are Carmel Elementary School and Caravel Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carmel, ME public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Maine public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 84% statewide average). Elementary schools in Carmel have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public elementary school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Carmel, ME (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carmel Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Plymouth Road
Carmel, ME 04419
(207) 848-3383
Carmel, ME 04419
(207) 848-3383
Gr: PK-4 | 161 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Caravel Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
520 Irish Road
Carmel, ME 04419
(207) 848-3615
Carmel, ME 04419
(207) 848-3615
Gr: 5-8 | 226 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Carmel, ME?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Carmel, ME include Carmel Elementary School and Caravel Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Carmel?
2 public elementary schools are located in Carmel.
What is the racial composition of students in Carmel?
Carmel public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public elementary schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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