For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,468 students in Newport, ME.
The top ranked public schools in Newport, ME are Sebasticook Valley Elementary School, Nokomis Regional High School and Nokomis Regional Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newport, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Newport have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Newport, ME (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sebasticook Valley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
337 Williams Road
Newport, ME 04953
(207) 368-4592
Newport, ME 04953
(207) 368-4592
Gr: PK-4 | 331 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Nokomis Regional High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
291 Williams Road Suite 2
Newport, ME 04953
(207) 368-4354
Newport, ME 04953
(207) 368-4354
Gr: 9-12 | 610 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Nokomis Regional Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
291 Williams Road Suite 1
Newport, ME 04953
(207) 355-3600
Newport, ME 04953
(207) 355-3600
Gr: 5-8 | 527 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Newport, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
142 Elm Street
Newport, ME 04953
(207) 368-4470
Newport, ME 04953
(207) 368-4470
Gr: PK-4 | 307 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
337 Williams Road
Newport, ME 04953
(207) 368-4592
Newport, ME 04953
(207) 368-4592
Gr: 5-8 | 328 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Newport, ME?
The top ranked public schools in Newport, ME include Sebasticook Valley Elementary School, Nokomis Regional High School and Nokomis Regional Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Newport?
3 public schools are located in Newport.
What is the racial composition of students in Newport?
Newport public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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