For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 140 students in Hope, ME (there are 1 private school, serving 24 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Hope, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public school in Hope, ME is Hope Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hope, ME public school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 95% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Hope have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hope, ME (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hope Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
34 Highfield Road
Hope, ME 04847
(207) 785-4081
Hope, ME 04847
(207) 785-4081
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hope, ME?
The top-ranked public schools in Hope, ME include Hope Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hope?
1 public schools are located in Hope.
What percentage of students in Hope go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Hope are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hope?
Hope public schools minority enrollment is 0% 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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