For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 505 students in Thorndike, ME.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Thorndike, ME are Mt View Elementary School and Mt View Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thorndike, ME public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Maine public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 84% statewide average). Elementary schools in Thorndike have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public elementary school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Thorndike, ME (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mt View Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
573 Mount View Road
Thorndike, ME 04986
(207) 568-7541
Thorndike, ME 04986
(207) 568-7541
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Mt View Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
575 Mount View Road
Thorndike, ME 04986
(207) 568-7561
Thorndike, ME 04986
(207) 568-7561
Gr: 6-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Thorndike, ME?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Thorndike, ME include Mt View Elementary School and Mt View Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Thorndike?
2 public elementary schools are located in Thorndike.
What is the racial composition of students in Thorndike?
Thorndike public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public elementary schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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