The ranking below is based on the percentage of schools within a town or city which have placed in the top 10% of all schools statewide.
A school's overall rank is based on its combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Schools are ranked and compared within their own state only.
Statewide Range: 60%
75%
Avg. Statewide: 67%
Top-Ranked Cities With Best Public Schools in Maine (2025-26)
City
% of Schools in
Top 10% Statewide
Top 10% Statewide
Top-Ranked Schools
(Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency %)
(Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency %)
Rank: #11.
75%
(3 out of 4)
(3 out of 4)
Rank: #22.
60%
(3 out of 5)
(3 out of 5)
- Bristol Consolidated School
Rank: #47 of 500 (Top 5%)
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%) - Nobleboro Central School
Rank: #47 of 500 (Top 5%)
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%) - South Bristol Elementary School
Rank: #114 of 500 (Top 10%)
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%) - View Full List of Top-Ranked Damariscotta, ME Schools
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