For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 279 students in Rockland, ME.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Rockland, ME is South School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockland, ME public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Maine public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 84% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rockland have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public elementary school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Rockland, ME (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30 Broadway
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2020
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2020
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rockland, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 Broadway
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2010
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2010
Gr: 10-12 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
30 Broadway
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2020
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2020
Gr: 5-7 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Rockland, ME?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rockland, ME include South School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rockland?
1 public elementary schools are located in Rockland.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockland?
Rockland public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public elementary schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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