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Best Waldo County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public elementary schools serving 2,910 students in Waldo County, ME.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Waldo County, ME are Ames Elementary School, Lincolnville Central School and Islesboro Central School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waldo County, ME public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Maine public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 84% statewide average). Elementary schools in Waldo County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public elementary school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Waldo County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Ames Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
165 New England Road
Searsmont, ME 04973
(207) 342-5100
Gr: 2-5 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lincolnville Central School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
523 Hope Road
Lincolnville, ME 04849
(207) 763-3366
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Islesboro Central School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
159 Alumni Drive
Islesboro, ME 04848
(207) 734-2251
Gr: K-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Edna Drinkwater School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
56 Bayside Road
Lincolnville, ME 04849
(207) 338-3430
Gr: K-8 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
36 West Main Street
Monroe, ME 04951
(207) 525-3504
Gr: PK-5 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Leroy H Smith School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
319 South Main Street
Winterport, ME 04496
(207) 223-4282
Gr: PK-4 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Captain Albert W. Stevens School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
31 Elementary Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-3510
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Samuel L Wagner Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
19 Williams Way
Winterport, ME 04496
(207) 223-4309
Gr: 5-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #99.
Palermo Consolidated School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Route 3
Palermo, ME 04354
(207) 993-2352
Gr: K-8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1010.
Kermit S Nickerson School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
18 Townhouse Road
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-1858
Gr: 3-5 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1111.
Searsport Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
30 Mortland Road
Searsport, ME 04974
(207) 548-2317
Gr: PK-5 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #1212.
Walker Memorial School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
33 West Main Street
Liberty, ME 04949
(207) 589-4208
Gr: K-5 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1313.
Troy Central School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
733 Bangor Road
Troy, ME 04987
(207) 948-2280
Gr: K-5 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1414.
Troy A Howard Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
173 Lincolnville Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-3320
Gr: 6-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1515.
Searsport District Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
26 Mortland Road
Searsport, ME 04974
(207) 548-2313
Gr: 6-8 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Morse Memorial School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
27 School Street
Brooks, ME 04921
(207) 722-3636
Gr: K-5 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Mt View Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
573 Mount View Road
Thorndike, ME 04986
(207) 568-7541
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1818.
Mt View Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
575 Mount View Road
Thorndike, ME 04986
(207) 568-7561
Gr: 6-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
East Belfast School
14 Swan Lake Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4420
Gr: PK-2 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Gladys Weymouth Elementary School
2 South Main Street
Morrill, ME 04952
(207) 342-5300
Gr: PK-1 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Waldo County, ME?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Waldo County, ME include Ames Elementary School, Lincolnville Central School and Islesboro Central School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Waldo County?
20 public elementary schools are located in Waldo County.
What is the racial composition of students in Waldo County?
Waldo County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public elementary schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Waldo County are often viewed compared to one another?

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