For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 306 students in 04974, ME.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 04974, ME are Searsport Elementary School and Searsport District Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 04974 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Maine public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 84% statewide average). Elementary schools in 04974, ME have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public elementary school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 04974, ME Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Searsport Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30 Mortland Road
Searsport, ME 04974
(207) 548-2317
Searsport, ME 04974
(207) 548-2317
Gr: PK-5 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #22.
Searsport District Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
26 Mortland Road
Searsport, ME 04974
(207) 548-2313
Searsport, ME 04974
(207) 548-2313
Gr: 6-8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
04974, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Maine Ocean School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
24 Mortland
Searsport, ME 04974
(207) 266-8590
Searsport, ME 04974
(207) 266-8590
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 04974, ME?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 04974, ME include Searsport Elementary School and Searsport District Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 04974?
2 public elementary schools are located in 04974.
What is the racial composition of students in 04974?
04974 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public elementary schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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