Best Eastport Public Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 176 students in Eastport, ME.
The top-ranked public schools in Eastport, ME are Eastport Elementary School and Shead High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eastport, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Eastport have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Eastport, ME (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eastport Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
100 High Street
Eastport, ME 04631
(207) 853-6252
Gr: PK-8 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Shead High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
89 High Street
Eastport, ME 04631
(207) 853-6254
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Eastport, ME?
The top-ranked public schools in Eastport, ME include Eastport Elementary School and Shead High School.
How many public schools are located in Eastport?
2 public schools are located in Eastport.
What is the racial composition of students in Eastport?
Eastport public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Maine public schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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