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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Houlton Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,714 students in Houlton, ME (there are 2 private schools, serving 146 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Houlton, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Houlton, ME are Mill Pond School, Houlton Southside School and Houlton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houlton, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Houlton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Houlton, ME (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mill Pond School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
175 Hodgdon Mills Road
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-9228
Gr: PK-6 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Houlton Southside School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
65 South Street
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-6027
Gr: 3-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Houlton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
60 South Street
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-2285
Gr: PK-2 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Hodgdon Middle/high School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
174 Hodgdon Mills Road
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-2413
Gr: 7-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Houlton Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7 Bird Street
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-6551
Gr: 7-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Houlton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7 Bird Street
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-6551
Gr: 9-12 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Region Two School Of Applied Technical
Vocational School
5 Bird Street
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-9541

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Houlton, ME?
The top-ranked public schools in Houlton, ME include Mill Pond School, Houlton Southside School and Houlton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Houlton?
7 public schools are located in Houlton.
What percentage of students in Houlton go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Houlton are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Houlton?
Houlton public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Maine public schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Houlton are often viewed compared to one another?

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