For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 97 students in Howland, ME.
The top ranked public elementary school in Howland, ME is Hichborn Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howland, ME public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Maine public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 84% statewide average). Elementary schools in Howland have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Maine public elementary school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Howland, ME (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hichborn Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23 Cross Street
Howland, ME 04448
(207) 732-3113
Howland, ME 04448
(207) 732-3113
Gr: 6-8 | 97 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Howland, ME?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Howland, ME include Hichborn Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Howland?
1 public elementary schools are located in Howland.
What is the racial composition of students in Howland?
Howland public elementary schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Maine public elementary schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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