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Best Washington County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 public middle schools serving 2,627 students in Washington County, ME.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Washington County, ME are Edmunds Consolidated School, Perry Elementary School and Lubec Consolidated School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, ME public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Maine public middle school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 85% statewide average). Middle schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Maine public middle school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Washington County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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: #1 - 21. - 2.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #2121.
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: 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
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 middle schools in Washington County, ME?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Washington County, ME include Edmunds Consolidated School, Perry Elementary School and Lubec Consolidated School.
How many public middle schools are located in Washington County?
25 public middle schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Maine public middle schools average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?

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