For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 65 students in Penobscot, ME.
The top-ranked public school in Penobscot, ME is Penobscot Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Penobscot, ME public school have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 90% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Penobscot have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Penobscot, ME (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Penobscot Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
66 North Penobscot Road
Penobscot, ME 04476
(207) 326-9421
Penobscot, ME 04476
(207) 326-9421
Gr: PK-8 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Penobscot, ME?
The top-ranked public schools in Penobscot, ME include Penobscot Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Penobscot?
1 public schools are located in Penobscot.
What is the racial composition of students in Penobscot?
Penobscot public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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