For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,128 students in Gardiner, ME.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gardiner, ME are Gardiner Regional Middle School, Helen Thompson School and Pittston-randolph Consolidated School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gardiner, ME public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Maine public elementary school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 84% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gardiner have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maine public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public elementary school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Gardiner, ME (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gardiner Regional Middle School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
161 Cobbossee Avenue
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-1326
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-1326
Grades: 6-8
| 444 students
Rank: #22.
Helen Thompson School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
309 Spears Corner Road
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 724-3930
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 724-3930
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
Rank: #33.
Pittston-randolph Consolidated School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1023 Pittston School Street
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-6268
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-6268
Grades: K-5
| 199 students
Rank: n/an/a
279 Brunswick Avenue
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-3612
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-3612
Grades: PK-2
| 228 students
Gardiner, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
14 Pray Street
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-2522
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-2522
Grades: PK
| 32 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Gardiner, ME?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gardiner, ME include Gardiner Regional Middle School, Helen Thompson School and Pittston-randolph Consolidated School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gardiner?
4 public elementary schools are located in Gardiner.
What is the racial composition of students in Gardiner?
Gardiner public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public elementary schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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