For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,219 students in Poland, ME (there are , serving 28 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Poland, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Poland, ME are Bruce M Whittier Middle School, Poland Community School and Poland Regional High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Poland, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Poland have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Poland, ME (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bruce M Whittier Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1457 Maine Street
Poland, ME 04274
(207) 998-3462
Poland, ME 04274
(207) 998-3462
Gr: 7-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Poland Community School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Maine Street
Poland, ME 04274
(207) 998-4915
Poland, ME 04274
(207) 998-4915
Gr: PK-6 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Poland Regional High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1457 Maine Street
Poland, ME 04274
(207) 998-5400
Poland, ME 04274
(207) 998-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Poland, ME?
The top-ranked public schools in Poland, ME include Bruce M Whittier Middle School, Poland Community School and Poland Regional High School.
How many public schools are located in Poland?
3 public schools are located in Poland.
What percentage of students in Poland go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Poland are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Poland?
Poland public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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