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Best Maine Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 1,889 students in Maine.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Maine are Conners-emerson School, Mt Desert Elementary School and Falmouth Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maine blue ribbon public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Maine public middle school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 92% (versus the 85% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Maine public middle school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools in Maine (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Conners-emerson School
(Math: 79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11 Eagle Lake Road
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
(207) 288-3631
Gr: K-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Mt Desert Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8 Joy Road
Northeast Harbor, ME 04662
(207) 276-3348
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Falmouth Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
52 Woodville Road
Falmouth, ME 04105
(207) 781-3740
Gr: 6-8 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Reeds Brook Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
28a Main Road South
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 862-3540
Gr: 6-8 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Orono Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10 Goodridge Drive
Orono, ME 04473
(207) 866-2350
Gr: 6-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Hope Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
34 Highfield Road
Hope, ME 04847
(207) 785-4081
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #77.
James F. Doughty School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
143 Fifth Street
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6220
Gr: 6-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Maine?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Maine include Conners-emerson School, Mt Desert Elementary School and Falmouth Middle School.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Maine?
7 blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Maine.
What is the racial composition of students in Maine?
Maine blue ribbon public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Maine public middle schools average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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