For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,441 students in Old Town, ME.
The top-ranked public schools in Old Town, ME are Old Town High School, Alton Elementary School and Old Town Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Old Town, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Old Town have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Old Town, ME (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Old Town High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
203 Stillwater Avenue
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-3910
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-3910
Gr: 9-12 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Alton Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22 Argyle Rd
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 394-2331
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 394-2331
Gr: PK-3 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Old Town Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
576 Stillwater Avenue
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-1544
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-1544
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Leonard Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
156 Oak Street
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-3900
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
10 Wabanaki Way
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-4285
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-4285
Gr: K-8 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Old Town, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
47 So Brunswick Street
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-3905
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-3905
Gr: 4-5 | 131 students Minority enrollment: 6%
190 Stillwater Avenue
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-3925
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-3925
Gr: K-3 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
20 Jefferson Street
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-3920
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-3920
Gr: K-3 | 100 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Old Town Regional Special Ed Prog (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
21 Jefferson Street
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-4441
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-4441
Gr: K-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Old Town, ME?
The top-ranked public schools in Old Town, ME include Old Town High School, Alton Elementary School and Old Town Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Old Town?
5 public schools are located in Old Town.
What is the racial composition of students in Old Town?
Old Town public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Maine public schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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