For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,538 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 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in York, ME are Coastal Ridge Elementary School, York Middle 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 68% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), 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 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in York, ME (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coastal Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Coastal Ridge Drive
York, ME 03909
(207) 363-1800
York, ME 03909
(207) 363-1800
Gr: 2-4 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
York Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
30 Organug Road
York, ME 03909
(207) 363-4214
York, ME 03909
(207) 363-4214
Gr: 5-8 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
York High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Robert Stevens Drive
York, ME 03909
(207) 363-3621
York, ME 03909
(207) 363-3621
Gr: 9-12 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
124 York Street
York, ME 03909
(207) 363-4870
York, ME 03909
(207) 363-4870
Gr: PK-1 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in York, ME?
The top-ranked public schools in York, ME include Coastal Ridge Elementary School, York Middle 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 90%).
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 15% (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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