For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 609 students in Jay, ME.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Jay, ME are Spruce Mountain Middle School and Spruce Mountain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jay, ME public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Maine public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 84% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jay have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public elementary school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Jay, ME (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spruce Mountain Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
23 Community Drive
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4319
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4319
Gr: 6-8 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Spruce Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12 Tiger Drive
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-5719
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-5719
Gr: 3-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Jay, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
12 Tiger Drive
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-5719
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-5719
Gr: K-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
23 Community Dr
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4319
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4319
Gr: 4-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
33 Community Dr
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4336
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4336
Gr: 9-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Jay, ME?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Jay, ME include Spruce Mountain Middle School and Spruce Mountain Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jay?
2 public elementary schools are located in Jay.
What is the racial composition of students in Jay?
Jay public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public elementary schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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