For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,511 students in York, ME (there are 1 private school, serving 112 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in York, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in York, ME are York Middle School, Coastal Ridge Elementary School and York High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
York, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 94% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 94% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in York have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 York, ME (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
York Middle School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
30 Organug Road
York, ME 03909
(207) 363-4214
York, ME 03909
(207) 363-4214
Grades: 5-8
| 484 students
Rank: #22.
Coastal Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Coastal Ridge Drive
York, ME 03909
(207) 363-1800
York, ME 03909
(207) 363-1800
Grades: 2-4
| 338 students
Rank: #33.
York High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Robert Stevens Drive
York, ME 03909
(207) 363-3621
York, ME 03909
(207) 363-3621
Grades: 9-12
| 501 students
Rank: n/an/a
124 York Street
York, ME 03909
(207) 363-4870
York, ME 03909
(207) 363-4870
Grades: K-1
| 188 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in York, ME?
The top ranked public schools in York, ME include York Middle School, Coastal Ridge Elementary School and York High School.
How many public schools are located in York?
4 public schools are located in York.
What percentage of students in York go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in York are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in York?
York public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in York are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in York include: Village Elementary School-york vs. Coastal Ridge Elementary School, Coastal Ridge Elementary School vs. Village Elementary School-york, Village Elementary School-york vs. York Middle School
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