For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,839 students in Kennebunk, ME (there are 2 private schools, serving 76 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Kennebunk, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Kennebunk, ME are Sea Road School, Kennebunk Elementary School and Middle School Of The Kennebunks. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kennebunk, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 92% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Kennebunk have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Kennebunk, ME (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sea Road School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
29 Sea Road
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-1105
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-1105
Gr: 3-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Kennebunk Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
177 Alewive Road
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-4402
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-4402
Gr: PK-2 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Middle School Of The Kennebunks
(Math: 69% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
60 Thompson Road
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 467-8004
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 467-8004
Gr: 6-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Kennebunk High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
89 Fletcher Street
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-1110
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-1110
Gr: 9-12 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Kennebunk, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
12 Day Street
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-4402
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-4402
Gr: PK-1 | 172 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Kennebunk, ME?
The top-ranked public schools in Kennebunk, ME include Sea Road School, Kennebunk Elementary School and Middle School Of The Kennebunks.
How many public schools are located in Kennebunk?
4 public schools are located in Kennebunk.
What percentage of students in Kennebunk go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Kennebunk are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kennebunk?
Kennebunk public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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