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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Washington County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 34 public schools serving 3,737 students in Washington County, ME (there are 2 private schools, serving 511 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Washington County, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Washington County, ME are Harrington Elementary School, Edmunds Consolidated School and Perry Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 Washington County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harrington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1227 Us Highway 1a
Harrington, ME 04643
(207) 483-6681
Gr: PK-6 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Edmunds Consolidated School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
21 Harrison Rd
Dennysville, ME 04628
(207) 726-4478
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Perry Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1587 U S Route 1
Perry, ME 04667
(207) 853-2522
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Lubec Consolidated School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
44 South Street
Lubec, ME 04652
(207) 733-5561
Gr: PK-8 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Ella Lewis School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15 Old Village Road
Steuben, ME 04680
(207) 546-2430
Gr: PK-5 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Calais Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
53 Garfield Street
Calais, ME 04619
(207) 454-2000
Gr: PK-6 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
East Grand School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
31 Houlton Road
Danforth, ME 04424
(207) 448-2260
Gr: PK-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Elm Street School-east Machias
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
38 Jacksonville Road
East Machias, ME 04630
(207) 255-8692
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #99.
Pembroke Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
36 U S Route 1
Pembroke, ME 04666
(207) 726-5564
Gr: PK-8 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Milbridge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
39 Washington Street
Milbridge, ME 04658
(207) 546-2210
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Rose M Gaffney School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
15 Rose Gaffney Rd
Machias, ME 04654
(207) 255-3411
Gr: PK-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1212.
Bay Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2066 Cutler Rd
Cutler, ME 04626
(207) 259-3347
Gr: PK-8 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1313.
Jonesport-beals High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
180 Snare Creek Lane
Jonesport, ME 04649
(207) 497-5454
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1414.
Cherryfield Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
85 School Street
Cherryfield, ME 04622
(207) 546-7949
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1515.
Jonesboro Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
57 School Road
Jonesboro, ME 04648
(207) 434-2602
Gr: PK-8 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1616.
Princeton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
289 Main Street
Princeton, ME 04668
(207) 853-2567
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1717.
Alexander Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1430 Airline Road
Baileyville, ME 04694
(207) 454-2623
Gr: PK-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1818.
Whiting Village School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
145 U S Route 1
Whiting, ME 04691
(207) 733-4617
Gr: PK-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1919.
East Range Ii Csd School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
187 School St
Topsfield, ME 04490
(207) 796-2665
Gr: PK-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2020.
Daniel W Merritt School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
518 Indian River Road
Addison, ME 04606
(207) 483-2229
Gr: PK-6 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2121.
Calais Middle/high School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
34 Blue Devil Hill Suite 2
Calais, ME 04619
(207) 454-2591
Gr: 7-12 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2222.
Jonesport Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
139 Snare Creek Ln
Jonesport, ME 04649
(207) 497-2830
Gr: PK-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
23 Fourth Avenue
Baileyville, ME 04694
(207) 427-3882
Gr: PK-6 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Woodland Jr-sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
14 First Avenue
Baileyville, ME 04694
(207) 427-3325
Gr: 7-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2525.
Beals Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
24 Mill Pond Rd
Beals, ME 04611
(207) 497-5449
Gr: PK-8 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2626.
Narraguagus High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1611 Main Street
Harrington, ME 04643
(207) 483-2746
Gr: 7-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2727.
Eastport Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
100 High Street
Eastport, ME 04631
(207) 853-6252
Gr: PK-8 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2828.
Fort O'brien School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
492 Port Road
Machiasport, ME 04655
(207) 255-4575
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #2929.
Machias Memorial High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Bulldog Lane
Machias, ME 04654
(207) 255-3812
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #3030.
Shead High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
89 High Street
Eastport, ME 04631
(207) 853-6254
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Coastal Wash Cty Inst Of Technical
Vocational School
1 Bulldog Lane
Machias, ME 04654
(207) 255-3812
Rank: n/an/a
Indian Township School
13 School Drive
Princeton, ME 04668
(207) 796-2362
Gr: K-8 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: n/an/a
St. Croix Regional Technical Center
Vocational School
34 Blue Devil Hill Suite 1
Calais, ME 04619
(207) 454-2581
Rank: n/an/a
Sipayik Elementary School
9 Sakom Road
Perry, ME 04667
(207) 853-6085
Gr: K-8 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Washington County, ME?
The top-ranked public schools in Washington County, ME include Harrington Elementary School, Edmunds Consolidated School and Perry Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Washington County?
36 public schools are located in Washington County.
What percentage of students in Washington County go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Washington County are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public schools minority enrollment is 17% 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 Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?

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