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Best Lincoln County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 3,544 students in Lincoln County, ME (there are 9 private schools, serving 2,384 private students). 59% of all K-12 students in Lincoln County, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lincoln County, ME are Bristol Consolidated School, Nobleboro Central School and South Bristol Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Lincoln County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Bristol Consolidated School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2153 Bristol Rd
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(207) 677-2678
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Nobleboro Central School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
194 Center Street
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(207) 563-3437
Gr: K-8 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
South Bristol Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2024 State Route 129
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(207) 644-8177
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Great Salt Bay Community School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
559 Main St
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(207) 563-3091
Gr: PK-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Whitefield Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
164 Grand Army Road
Whitefield, ME 04353
(207) 549-7691
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Edgecomb Eddy School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
51 Emery Drive
Edgecomb, ME 04556
(207) 882-5515
Gr: PK-6 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Boothbay Region High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
51 Emery Drive
Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
(207) 633-2421
Gr: 9-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Boothbay Region Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
238 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
(207) 633-5097
Gr: PK-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Jefferson Village School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
48 Washington Rd
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(207) 549-7491
Gr: K-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1010.
Medomak Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
318 Manktown Road
Waldoboro, ME 04572
(207) 832-5028
Gr: 7-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1111.
Wiscasset Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
83 Federal Street
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7767
Gr: PK-5 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1212.
Dresden Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
86 Cedar Grove Road
Dresden, ME 04342
(207) 737-2559
Gr: PK-5 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #1313.
Medomak Valley High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
320 Manktown Road
Waldoboro, ME 04572
(207) 832-5380
Gr: 9-12 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1414.
Southport Central School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
438 Hendricks Hill Road
Southport, ME 04576
(207) 633-3132
Gr: K-6 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #1515.
Wiscasset Middle/high School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
225 Gardiner Road
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7722
Gr: 6-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1616.
Miller School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
145 Kalers Corner Road
Waldoboro, ME 04572
(207) 832-2103
Gr: PK-6 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Monhegan School
1 Monhegan Avenue
Monhegan, ME 04852
(207) 594-5895
Gr: PK-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Somerville Elementary School
665 Patricktown Rd
Jefferson, ME 04348
(207) 549-3261
Gr: PK | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Lincoln County, ME?
The top-ranked public schools in Lincoln County, ME include Bristol Consolidated School, Nobleboro Central School and South Bristol Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lincoln County?
18 public schools are located in Lincoln County.
What percentage of students in Lincoln County go to public school?
59% of all K-12 students in Lincoln County are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lincoln County are often viewed compared to one another?

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