Best Presque Isle Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,442 students in Presque Isle, ME (there are 1 private school, serving 30 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Presque Isle, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Presque Isle, ME are Presque Isle Middle School, Eva Hoyt Zippel School and Presque Isle High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Presque Isle, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Presque Isle have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is equal to the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Presque Isle, ME (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Presque Isle Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
569 Skyway St
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 764-4474
Gr: 6-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Eva Hoyt Zippel School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
42 Griffin St
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 764-8106
Gr: 3-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Presque Isle High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
16 Griffin St
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 764-0121
Gr: 9-12 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
50 Pine St
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 764-8104
Gr: PK-2 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Presque Isle Reg Career & Tech Center
Vocational School
79 Blake St, Suite #3
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 764-1356

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Presque Isle, ME?
The top-ranked public schools in Presque Isle, ME include Presque Isle Middle School, Eva Hoyt Zippel School and Presque Isle High School.
How many public schools are located in Presque Isle?
5 public schools are located in Presque Isle.
What percentage of students in Presque Isle go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Presque Isle are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Presque Isle?
Presque Isle public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is equal to the Maine public schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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