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Best Knox County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 4,222 students in Knox County, ME (there are 8 private schools, serving 461 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Knox County, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Knox County, ME are Camden-rockport Elementary School, Appleton Village School and Ash Point Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knox County, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Knox County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 Knox County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Camden-rockport Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11 Children's Way
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 236-7809
Gr: PK-4 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Appleton Village School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
737 Union Road
Union, ME 04862
(207) 785-4504
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Ash Point Community School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
54 Ash Point Drive
Owls Head, ME 04854
(207) 596-6620
Gr: PK-5 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Camden-rockport Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
34 Knowlton Street
Camden, ME 04843
(207) 236-7805
Gr: 5-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Friendship Village School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
23 School Street
Friendship, ME 04547
(207) 832-5057
Gr: K-6 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Prescott Memorial School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Waldoboro Road
Washington, ME 04574
(207) 845-2424
Gr: PK-6 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Thomaston Grammar School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
65 Watts Lane
Thomaston, ME 04861
(207) 354-6353
Gr: PK-5 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
Camden Hills Regional High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
25 Keelson Drive
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 236-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1010.
Cushing Community School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
54 Cross Road
Cushing, ME 04563
(207) 354-2312
Gr: K-5 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #1111.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1070 Heald Highway
Union, ME 04862
(207) 785-4330
Gr: PK-6 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1212.
St. George School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
65 Main St
Tenants Harbor, ME 04860
(207) 372-6312
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1313.
North Haven Community School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
93 Pulpit Harbor Rd
North Haven, ME 04853
(207) 867-4707
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Oceanside High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Broadway
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2010
Gr: 9-12 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
South School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
30 Broadway
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2020
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1616.
Oceanside Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
47 Valley Street
Thomaston, ME 04861
(207) 354-2502
Gr: 6-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1717.
Warren Community School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
117 Eastern Road
Warren, ME 04864
(207) 273-2001
Gr: PK-6 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1818.
Vinalhaven School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
22 Arcola Lane
Vinalhaven, ME 04863
(207) 863-4800
Gr: PK-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: n/an/a
Isle Au Haut Rural School
1 Schoolhouse Lane
Isle Au Haut, ME 04645
(207) 335-2521
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: n/an/a
Matinicus Elementary School
101 Main Street
Matinicus, ME 04851
(207) 366-3526
Gr: K-8
Rank: n/an/a
Mid-coast School Of Tech-region 8
Vocational School
One Main Street
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 594-2161

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Knox County, ME?
The top-ranked public schools in Knox County, ME include Camden-rockport Elementary School, Appleton Village School and Ash Point Community School.
How many public schools are located in Knox County?
21 public schools are located in Knox County.
What percentage of students in Knox County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Knox County are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Knox County?
Knox County 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).
Which public schools in Knox County are often viewed compared to one another?

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