Best Northeast Harbor Public Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 161 students in Northeast Harbor, ME.
The top-ranked public school in Northeast Harbor, ME is Mt Desert Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northeast Harbor, ME public school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 95% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Northeast Harbor have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Northeast Harbor, ME (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mt Desert Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8 Joy Road
Northeast Harbor, ME 04662
(207) 276-3348
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Northeast Harbor, ME?
The top-ranked public schools in Northeast Harbor, ME include Mt Desert Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Northeast Harbor?
1 public schools are located in Northeast Harbor.
What is the racial composition of students in Northeast Harbor?
Northeast Harbor public schools minority enrollment is 14% 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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