For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 122 students in Southwest Harbor, ME.
The top ranked public school in Southwest Harbor, ME is Pemetic Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Southwest Harbor, ME public school have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 92% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Southwest Harbor have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Southwest Harbor, ME (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pemetic Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
327 Main Street
Southwest Harbor, ME 04679
(207) 244-5502
Southwest Harbor, ME 04679
(207) 244-5502
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Southwest Harbor, ME?
The top ranked public schools in Southwest Harbor, ME include Pemetic Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Southwest Harbor?
1 public schools are located in Southwest Harbor.
What is the racial composition of students in Southwest Harbor?
Southwest Harbor public schools minority enrollment is 11% 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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