For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,621 students in Ellsworth, ME (there are 3 private schools, serving 103 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Ellsworth, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Ellsworth, ME are Lamoine Consolidated School, Trenton Elementary School and Beech Hill School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ellsworth, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Ellsworth have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Ellsworth, ME (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lamoine Consolidated School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
53 Lamoine Beach Road
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-8578
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-8578
Grades: K-8
| 126 students
Rank: #22.
Trenton Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
51 School Road
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-8447
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-8447
Grades: PK-8
| 138 students
Rank: #33.
Beech Hill School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
105 Otis Road
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 537-2203
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 537-2203
Grades: PK-8
| 77 students
Rank: #44.
Ellsworth High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24 Lejok Street
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-4722
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-4722
Grades: 9-12
| 536 students
Rank: #55.
Ellsworth Elementary-middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 Forrest Avenue
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-6241
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-6241
Grades: K-8
| 744 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hancock County Technical Center
Vocational School
112 Boggy Brook Road
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-9729
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-9729
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ellsworth, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
160 State St
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-8074
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-8074
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
125 State Street
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-6261
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-6261
Grades: 3-5
| 224 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ellsworth, ME?
The top ranked public schools in Ellsworth, ME include Lamoine Consolidated School, Trenton Elementary School and Beech Hill School.
How many public schools are located in Ellsworth?
6 public schools are located in Ellsworth.
What percentage of students in Ellsworth go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Ellsworth are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ellsworth?
Ellsworth public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Ellsworth are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Ellsworth include: Lamoine Consolidated School vs. Ellsworth Elementary-middle School, Beech Hill School vs. Ellsworth Elementary-middle School, Hancock County Technical Center vs. Ellsworth High School
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