For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 318 students in Deer Isle, ME.
The top ranked public schools in Deer Isle, ME are Deer Isle-stonington High School and Deer Isle-stonington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Deer Isle, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Deer Isle have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Deer Isle, ME (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deer Isle-stonington High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
251 North Deer Isle Rd
Deer Isle, ME 04627
(207) 348-2303
Deer Isle, ME 04627
(207) 348-2303
Gr: 9-12 | 90 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Deer Isle-stonington Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
249 North Deer Isle Rd
Deer Isle, ME 04627
(207) 348-6301
Deer Isle, ME 04627
(207) 348-6301
Gr: K-8 | 228 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Deer Isle, ME?
The top ranked public schools in Deer Isle, ME include Deer Isle-stonington High School and Deer Isle-stonington Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Deer Isle?
2 public schools are located in Deer Isle.
What is the racial composition of students in Deer Isle?
Deer Isle public schools minority enrollment is 3% 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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