For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 582 students in Rumford, ME.
The top-ranked public schools in Rumford, ME are Mountain Valley High School and Rumford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rumford, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Rumford have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Rumford, ME (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain Valley High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
799 Hancock Street
Rumford, ME 04276
(207) 364-4547
Rumford, ME 04276
(207) 364-4547
Gr: 9-12 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Rumford Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
121 Lincoln Avenue
Rumford, ME 04276
(207) 364-8155
Rumford, ME 04276
(207) 364-8155
Gr: PK-4 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rumford, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Rumford, ME?
The top-ranked public schools in Rumford, ME include Mountain Valley High School and Rumford Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Rumford?
2 public schools are located in Rumford.
What is the racial composition of students in Rumford?
Rumford public schools minority enrollment is 13% 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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