For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 122 students in Southwest Harbor, ME.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Maine public elementary school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 92% (versus the 84% statewide average). Elementary schools in Southwest Harbor have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maine public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public elementary school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Southwest Harbor, ME (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pemetic Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
327 Main Street
Southwest Harbor, ME 04679
(207) 244-5502
Southwest Harbor, ME 04679
(207) 244-5502
Grades: PK-8
| 122 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Southwest Harbor, ME?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Southwest Harbor, ME include Pemetic Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Southwest Harbor?
1 public elementary schools are located in Southwest Harbor.
What is the racial composition of students in Southwest Harbor?
Southwest Harbor public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% 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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