For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,492 students in Turner, ME (there are 1 private school, serving 96 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Turner, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Turner, ME are Turner Primary School, Leavitt Area High School and Turner Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Turner, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Turner have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Turner, ME (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Turner Primary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
59 Cobb Road
Turner, ME 04282
(207) 225-1030
Turner, ME 04282
(207) 225-1030
Gr: PK-2 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Leavitt Area High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21 Matthews Way
Turner, ME 04282
(207) 225-1100
Turner, ME 04282
(207) 225-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Turner Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
91 Matthews Way
Turner, ME 04282
(207) 225-1050
Turner, ME 04282
(207) 225-1050
Gr: 3-6 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Tripp Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
65 Mathews Way
Turner, ME 04282
(207) 225-1070
Turner, ME 04282
(207) 225-1070
Gr: 7-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Turner, ME?
The top-ranked public schools in Turner, ME include Turner Primary School, Leavitt Area High School and Turner Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Turner?
4 public schools are located in Turner.
What percentage of students in Turner go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Turner are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Turner?
Turner public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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