For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 182 students in Limestone, ME.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Limestone, ME are Dawn F Barnes Elementary School and Limestone Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Limestone, ME public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Maine public middle school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 85% statewide average). Middle schools in Limestone have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Maine public middle school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Limestone, ME (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dawn F Barnes Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1025 Van Buren Road
Limestone, ME 04750
(207) 325-4611
Limestone, ME 04750
(207) 325-4611
Gr: PK-8 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Limestone Community School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
93 High Street
Limestone, ME 04750
(207) 325-4742
Limestone, ME 04750
(207) 325-4742
Gr: PK-8 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Limestone, ME?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Limestone, ME include Dawn F Barnes Elementary School and Limestone Community School.
How many public middle schools are located in Limestone?
2 public middle schools are located in Limestone.
What is the racial composition of students in Limestone?
Limestone public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Maine public middle schools average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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