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Top Maine Public Schools Eligible For Free Lunch (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Top Maine Public Schools Eligible For Free Lunch

Approximately 39% of public school students in Maine are eligible for free lunch (2026).
The public schools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Maine is Monhegan School, with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 70% 100% Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 77%

Free Lunch Eligibility Trends

Public Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Maine (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Monhegan School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
1 Monhegan Avenue
Monhegan, ME 04852
(207) 594-5895
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Indian Township School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: K-8
13 School Drive
Princeton, ME 04668
(207) 796-2362
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Sipayik Elementary School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: K-8
9 Sakom Road
Perry, ME 04667
(207) 853-6085
Rank: #44.
Indian Island School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: K-8
10 Wabanaki Way
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-4285
Rank: #55.
Park Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 87%
Grades: PK-6
161 Park Avenue
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 333-6657
Rank: #66.
Downeast School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 84%
Grades: PK-3
100 Moosehead Blvd
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6240
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Milo Elementary School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 83%
Grades: PK-2
18 Belmont Street
Milo, ME 04463
(207) 943-2122
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Van Buren District Secondary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 83%
Grades: 9-12
169 Main Street, Suite 102
Van Buren, ME 04785
(207) 868-5274
Rank: #99.
Penquis Valley Middle/high School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: 5-12
48 Penquis Drive
Milo, ME 04463
(207) 943-7346
Rank: #1010.
Ridge View Community School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 77%
Grades: PK-8
175 Fern Road, Suite 1
Dexter, ME 04930
(207) 924-6000
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Brownville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 76%
Grades: 3-4
774 Main Road
Brownville, ME 04414
(207) 965-8184
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Houlton Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 76%
Grades: 7-8
7 Bird Street
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-6551
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Madison Elementary School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 76%
Grades: PK-2
43 Learners Lane
Madison, ME 04950
(207) 696-4607
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Rumford Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 76%
Grades: PK-4
121 Lincoln Avenue
Rumford, ME 04276
(207) 364-8155
Rank: #1515.
Houlton Elementary School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 75%
Grades: PK-2
60 South Street
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-2285
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Searsport Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 74%
Grades: PK-5
30 Mortland Road
Searsport, ME 04974
(207) 548-2317
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Somerset Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 74%
Grades: PK-4
45 Blake Street
Hartland, ME 04943
(207) 938-4770
Rank: #18 - 2218. - 22.
East Belfast School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 73%
Grades: PK-2
14 Swan Lake Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4420
Rank: #18 - 2218. - 22.
Houlton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 73%
Grades: 9-12
7 Bird Street
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-6551
Rank: #18 - 2218. - 22.
Main Street Middle School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 73%
Grades: 3-6
205 Main Street
Madison, ME 04950
(207) 696-3381
Rank: #18 - 2218. - 22.
Meroby Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 73%
Grades: PK-4
21 Cross Street
Mexico, ME 04257
(207) 364-3714
Rank: #18 - 2218. - 22.
Washburn School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 73%
Grades: PK-6
35 Lake Auburn Avenue
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 784-5467
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Bay Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 72%
Grades: PK-8
2066 Cutler Rd
Cutler, ME 04626
(207) 259-3347
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Madison Jr/sr High School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 72%
Grades: 7-12
486 Main Street
Madison, ME 04950
(207) 696-3395
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Mountain Valley Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 72%
Grades: 5-8
58 Highland Terrace
Mexico, ME 04257
(207) 364-7926
Rank: #26 - 3226. - 32.
Creative Childrens Academy
Charter School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 71%
Grades: PK-K
48 South Factory Street
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-8740
Rank: #26 - 3226. - 32.
Dawn F Barnes Elementary School
(Reading: 60-79%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 71%
Grades: PK-8
1025 Van Buren Road
Limestone, ME 04750
(207) 325-4611
Rank: #26 - 3226. - 32.
Dexter Regional High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 71%
Grades: 9-12
12 Abbott Hill Rd
Dexter, ME 04930
(207) 924-5536
Rank: #26 - 3226. - 32.
Kermit S Nickerson School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 71%
Grades: 3-5
18 Townhouse Road
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-1858
Rank: #26 - 3226. - 32.
Piscataquis Community Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 71%
Grades: PK-6
25 Campus Drive
Guilford, ME 04443
(207) 876-4301
Rank: #26 - 3226. - 32.
Searsport District High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 71%
Grades: 9-12
24 Mortland Road
Searsport, ME 04974
(207) 548-2313
Rank: #26 - 3226. - 32.
Sherwood Heights Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 71%
Grades: PK-6
32 Sherwood Drive
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 783-8526
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
Margaret Chase Smith School - Skowhegan
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 70%
Grades: 4-5
40 Heselton Street
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-9822
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
Princeton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 70%
Grades: PK-8
289 Main Street
Princeton, ME 04668
(207) 853-2567
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
Robert V. Connors Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 70%
Grades: PK-6
400 Bartlett Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4130
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Maine average of public schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Maine average of public schools students eligible for free lunch is 39%% for 2026.
What are the public schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Maine?
The best top-ranked public schools in Maine include Monhegan School, Indian Township School and Sipayik Elementary School.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Maine?
The public high school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Maine is Van Buren District Secondary School, with a value of 83%. The public elementary school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch is Monhegan School, with a value of 100%.

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