Best South Paris Public Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,959 students in the neighborhood of South Paris, Paris, ME.
The top-ranked public schools in South Paris are Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, Paris Elementary School and Oxford Hills Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Paris, Paris, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 the neighborhood of South Paris, Paris, ME (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
256 Main Street
Paris, ME 04271
(207) 743-8914
Gr: 9-12 | 1,010 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Paris Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4 Hathaway Road
Paris, ME 04271
(207) 743-7802
Gr: PK-6 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Oxford Hills Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Pine Street
Paris, ME 04271
(207) 743-5946
Gr: 7-8 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Paris, Paris, ME?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Paris, Paris, ME include Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, Paris Elementary School and Oxford Hills Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Paris, Paris?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Paris, Paris.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Paris, Paris?
the neighborhood of South Paris, Paris public schools minority enrollment is 7% 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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