Best Gray Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 907 students in Gray, ME.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Gray, ME are Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Science and Gray-new Gloucester Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gray, ME public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Maine public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 89% (versus the 84% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gray have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public elementary school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Gray, ME (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Science
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
25 Shaker Rd
Gray, ME 04039
(207) 688-3727
Gr: PK-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Gray-new Gloucester Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
31 Libby Hill Road
Gray, ME 04039
(207) 657-4994
Gr: 5-8 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Russell School
8 Gray Park
Gray, ME 04039
(207) 657-4929
Gr: K-2 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Gray, ME?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Gray, ME include Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Science and Gray-new Gloucester Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gray?
3 public elementary schools are located in Gray.
What is the racial composition of students in Gray?
Gray public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public elementary schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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