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Best Franklin County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 4,346 students in Franklin County, ME (there are 1 private school, serving 130 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Franklin County, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Franklin County, ME are Rangeley Lakes Regional School, Academy Hill School and Cape Cod Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Franklin County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rangeley Lakes Regional School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
43 Mendolia Road
Rangeley, ME 04970
(207) 864-3311
Gr: PK-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Academy Hill School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
585 Depot St
Wilton, ME 04294
(207) 645-4488
Gr: 2-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Cape Cod Hill Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
516 Cape Cod Hill Rd
New Sharon, ME 04955
(207) 778-3031
Gr: PK-5 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
W G Mallett School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
116 Middle Street
Farmington, ME 04938
(207) 778-3529
Gr: PK-2 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Stratton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
65 School Street
Stratton, ME 04982
(207) 246-2283
Gr: PK-8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Cascade Brook School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
162 Learning Ln
Farmington, ME 04938
(207) 778-4821
Gr: 3-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Mt Abram Regional High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1513 Salem Road
Strong, ME 04983
(207) 678-2701
Gr: 9-12 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Spruce Mountain High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
33 Community Drive
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4336
Gr: 9-12 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Mt Blue Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
269 Middle St
Farmington, ME 04938
(207) 778-3511
Gr: 6-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1010.
Mt Blue High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
129 Seamon Rd
Farmington, ME 04938
(207) 778-3561
Gr: 9-12 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1111.
Spruce Mountain Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
23 Community Drive
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4319
Gr: 6-8 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1212.
Spruce Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
12 Tiger Drive
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-5719
Gr: 3-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Day Mountain Regional Middle School
110 N Main Street
Strong, ME 04983
(207) 684-3521
Gr: 5-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Foster Regional Applied Tech Center
Vocational School
129 Seamon Rd
Farmington, ME 04938
(207) 778-3562
Rank: n/an/a
Gerald D Cushing School
21 Cushing Dr
Wilton, ME 04294
(207) 645-2442
Gr: PK-1 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Kingfield Elementary School
102 Salem Road
Kingfield, ME 04947
(207) 265-4132
Gr: PK-4 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Phillips Elementary School
1401 Rangeley Road
Phillips, ME 04966
(207) 639-2909
Gr: PK-4 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Franklin County, ME?
The top-ranked public schools in Franklin County, ME include Rangeley Lakes Regional School, Academy Hill School and Cape Cod Hill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Franklin County?
18 public schools are located in Franklin County.
What percentage of students in Franklin County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Franklin County are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?

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