For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 632 students in Jay, ME.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jay, ME are Spruce Mountain Middle School and Spruce Mountain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jay, ME public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Maine public elementary school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 84% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jay have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public elementary school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Jay, ME (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spruce Mountain Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
23 Community Drive
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4319
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4319
Grades: 6-8
| 335 students
Rank: #22.
Spruce Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12 Tiger Drive
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-5719
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-5719
Grades: 3-5
| 297 students
Jay, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
12 Tiger Drive
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-5719
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-5719
Grades: K-5
| 348 students
33 Community Dr
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4336
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4336
Grades: 9-12
| 268 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Jay, ME?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jay, ME include Spruce Mountain Middle School and Spruce Mountain Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jay?
2 public elementary schools are located in Jay.
What is the racial composition of students in Jay?
Jay public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public elementary schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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