Maine is the #43 largest school system in the United States, serving 167,472 students across the 596 public schools for the 2026 school year (there are , serving 19,450 students). 90% of all K-12 students in Maine attend public schools, compared to the national average of 90%.
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Maine is 49%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 84%.
The top-ranked public schools in Maine are Pond Cove Elementary School, Yarmouth Elementary School, and Mapleton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test scores.
There are 27 Blue Ribbon Schools, 1 magnet schools, 10 charter schools, and 1 special education schools.
Minority enrollment is 14%, with the majority being Black or Hispanic and the student-teacher ratio is 11:1.
Top-Ranked Public Schools in Maine (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Pond Cove Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-4
12 Scott Dyer Road
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 799-7339
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 799-7339
Rank: #22.
Yarmouth Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 96% (Top 1%)
Grades: 2-5
121 Mccartney Street
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-3391
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-3391
Rank: #33.
Mapleton Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
1642 Main St
Mapleton, ME 04757
(207) 764-1589
Mapleton, ME 04757
(207) 764-1589
Rank: #44.
Cape Elizabeth Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 78% (Top 5%)
Reading: 96% (Top 1%)
Grades: 5-8
14 Scott Dyer Road
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 799-8176
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 799-8176
Rank: #55.
Frank H Harrison Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 77% (Top 5%)
Reading: 96% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-8
220 Mccartney Street
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-2499
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-2499
Rank: #66.
Conners-emerson School
(Math: 79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 79% (Top 5%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-8
11 Eagle Lake Road
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
(207) 288-3631
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
(207) 288-3631
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
James H Bean School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
2896 Middle Road
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 547-3395
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 547-3395
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Mabel I Wilson School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-3
353 Tuttle Road
Cumberland Center, ME 04021
(207) 829-4825
Cumberland Center, ME 04021
(207) 829-4825
Rank: #99.
Coastal Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 85% (Top 1%)
Reading: 92% (Top 10%)
Grades: 2-4
1 Coastal Ridge Drive
York, ME 03909
(207) 363-1800
York, ME 03909
(207) 363-1800
Rank: #1010.
Sea Road School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 93% (Top 10%)
Grades: 3-5
29 Sea Road
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-1105
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-1105
Overview
This State (ME)
US
# Schools
596 Schools
100,795 Schools
# Students
167,472 Students
49,494,894 Students
Gender %
# Teachers
15,270 Teachers
3,241,124 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Student By Grade
State Acdeamy
State Average (ME)
National Average
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
43%
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.70
# American Indian Students
1,264 Students
477,337 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2,182 Students
2,755,585 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
5,863 Students
14,721,043 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
30%
# Black Students
8,328 Students
7,323,773 Students
% Black Students
5%
15%
# White Students
143,337 Students
21,491,186 Students
% White Students
86%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
154 Students
185,312 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
6,344 Students
2,514,798 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
State Revenue and Spending
This State (ME)
Total Revenue (23-24)
$3,617 MM
Spending (23-24)
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student (23-24)
$21,600
Spending / Student (23-24)
$21,191
Best Maine Public Schools by County (2026)
Popular neighborhoods: North Deering (4 schools), Knightville (4 schools), Chisholm (3 schools), South Paris (3 schools), Deering Center (3 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Maine?
The top-ranked public schools in Maine include Pond Cove Elementary School, Yarmouth Elementary School, and Mapleton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Maine?
596 public schools are located in Maine.
What percentage of students in Maine go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Maine attend public schools (compared to the national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Maine?
Minority enrollment in Maine is 14%, with the majority being Black or Hispanic.
Which public schools in Maine are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Maine include: Penquis Valley Middle/high School vs. Greenville Consolidated School, Otisfield Community School vs. Oxford Elementary School, Troy A Howard Middle School vs. Belfast Area High School
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