For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 790 students in Rockland, ME (there are 2 private schools, serving 148 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Rockland, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Rockland, ME are Oceanside High School and South School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockland, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Rockland have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Rockland, ME (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oceanside High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Broadway
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2010
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2010
Grades: 9-12
| 511 students
Rank: #22.
South School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30 Broadway
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2020
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2020
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mid-coast Sch Of Tech-region 8
Vocational School
One Main Street
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 594-2161
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 594-2161
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rockland, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
338 Broadway
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2005
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2005
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
400 Broadway
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2010
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2010
Grades: 10-12
| 425 students
30 Broadway
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2020
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2020
Grades: 5-7
| 224 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rockland, ME?
The top ranked public schools in Rockland, ME include Oceanside High School and South School.
How many public schools are located in Rockland?
3 public schools are located in Rockland.
What percentage of students in Rockland go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Rockland are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rockland?
Rockland public schools minority enrollment is 9% 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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