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Best York County Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 6,842 students in York County, ME.
The top ranked public high schools in York County, ME are Marshwood High School, York High School and Kennebunk High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
York County, ME public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Maine public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 82% statewide average). High schools in York County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public high schools.
York County, ME public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Maine average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wells High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maine or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public high school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in York County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marshwood High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
260 Dow Highway
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
York High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Robert Stevens Drive
York, ME 03909
(207) 363-3621
Gr: 9-12 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Kennebunk High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
89 Fletcher Street
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-1110
Gr: 9-12 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Wells High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 Sanford Rd
Wells, ME 04090
(207) 646-7011
Gr: 9-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Robert W Traip Academy
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12 Williams Avenue
Kittery, ME 03904
(207) 439-1121
Gr: 9-12 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Old Orchard Beach High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
40 E Emerson Cummings Blvd
Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
(207) 934-4461
Gr: 9-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Noble High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Noble Way
North Berwick, ME 03906
(207) 284-3000
Gr: 8-12 | 1,170 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Sanford High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Alumni Blvd
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-4050
Gr: 9-12 | 1,099 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #99.
Biddeford High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Maplewood Avenue
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-1596
Gr: 8-12 | 901 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1010.
Massabesic High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
88 West Road
Waterboro, ME 04087
(207) 247-3141
Gr: 9-12 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in York County, ME

York County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
20 Wilson Street
Berwick, ME 03901
(207) 698-7604
Gr: 4-5 | 207 students Minority enrollment: 3%
17 School Street
Cornish, ME 04020
(207) 625-4393
Gr: K-4 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
12 Day Street
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-4402
Gr: PK-1 | 172 students Minority enrollment: 4%
12 Oxford Street
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-3640
Gr: 1-6 | 132 students Minority enrollment: 1%
No Location Available
Bar Mills, ME 04004
(207) 929-3837
Gr: K-1
975 Main St
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-3322
Gr: 1-3 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
8 Noble Ln
Berwick, ME 03901
(207) 698-1188
Gr: 5-6 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
24 Groveville Rd
Buxton, ME 04093
(207) 929-3836
Gr: 2-5
634 North Rd
Parsonsfield, ME 04047
(207) 625-4842
Gr: K-4 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
120 Rogers Road
Kittery, ME 03904
(207) 439-1122
Gr: 3-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 115:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
290 Parker Farm Rd
Buxton, ME 04093
(207) 929-3830
Gr: K-2
69 Brook Street
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-4160
Gr: PK-3
248 Twombly Road
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-7586
Gr: K-3 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
84 West Road
Waterboro, ME 04087
(207) 247-6121
Gr: 7-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Po Box 2399
Ogunquit, ME 03907
(207) 646-2551
Gr: K-5 | 78 students Minority enrollment: 3%
80 Common St Bldg 2
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 286-2091
Gr: 9-12
932 Long Plains Rd
Buxton, ME 04093
(207) 929-3835
Gr: 4-5
708 Main Street
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-3114
Gr: 5-7
100 Alumni Blvd
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-2942
20 Blackberry Hill Rd
Berwick, ME 03901
(207) 698-4465
Gr: PK-4 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in York County, ME?
The top ranked public high schools in York County, ME include Marshwood High School, York High School and Kennebunk High School.
How many public high schools are located in York County?
10 public high schools are located in York County.
What is the racial composition of students in York County?
York County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public high schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in York County are often viewed compared to one another?

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