For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 812 students in 04743, ME.
The top-ranked public schools in 04743, ME are Fort Kent Elementary School, Valley Rivers Middle School and Fort Kent Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 04743 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in 04743, ME have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 04743, ME Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Kent Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
108 Pleasant St
Fort Kent, ME 04743
(207) 834-3456
Fort Kent, ME 04743
(207) 834-3456
Gr: PK-6 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Valley Rivers Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
84 Pleasant Street
Fort Kent, ME 04743
(207) 834-5540
Fort Kent, ME 04743
(207) 834-5540
Gr: 7-8 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Fort Kent Community High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
84 Pleasant St
Fort Kent, ME 04743
(207) 834-5540
Fort Kent, ME 04743
(207) 834-5540
Gr: 9-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 04743, ME?
The top-ranked public schools in 04743, ME include Fort Kent Elementary School, Valley Rivers Middle School and Fort Kent Community High School.
How many public schools are located in 04743?
3 public schools are located in 04743.
What is the racial composition of students in 04743?
04743 public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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