{"id":294,"date":"2026-10-27T23:00:08","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T03:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/realtormaine.net\/blog\/best-school-districts-maine\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T23:00:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T03:00:10","slug":"best-school-districts-maine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/realtormaine.net\/blog\/best-school-districts-maine\/","title":{"rendered":"Best School Districts in Maine: How to Read the Rankings"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n<p>The districts that appear at the top of most Maine lists are in Cumberland and York counties: Cape Elizabeth, Yarmouth, Falmouth, Scarborough, Kennebunk, and the Greely High School area served by RSU 51\/MSAD 51. The harder question is what \u201cbest\u201d means for your family, and whether the school your child would attend is the one a ranking praises. This guide covers who ranks well, what the data measures, where the lists mislead, and how to verify a specific address before you buy.<\/p>\n<div data-blg-cta=\"after_tldr\" data-blg-cta-layout=\"banner\" style=\"margin:28px 0;font-family:-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &apos;Segoe UI&apos;, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif\">\n<div style=\"border-radius:26px;padding:min(22px,3.2vw);background:radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0%,#d9e0db 0 150px,rgba(255,255,255,0) 151px),radial-gradient(circle at 0% 100%,#d9e0db 0 130px,rgba(255,255,255,0) 131px),linear-gradient(180deg,#e6eae7 0%,#f2f5f3 100%)\">\n<div style=\"background:#ffffff;border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden\">\n<div style=\"padding:34px 30px;text-align:center\">\n<div style=\"margin:0 0 18px\"><span style=\"display:inline-block;max-width:100%;border-radius:999px;padding:6px 13px;font-size:12px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:0.1em;text-transform:uppercase;line-height:1.3;background:#2E5339;color:#ffffff\">RealtorMaine<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:26px;font-weight:800;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-0.01em;color:#1f2937;margin:0\">Find a Home That Fits Your Family<\/div>\n<div style=\"width:56px;height:6px;border-radius:3px;background:#2E5339;margin:12px 0 14px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.55;color:#64748b;margin:0 0 24px;max-width:44em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\">David Haydym brings 20 years of Maine real estate experience and local knowledge to your search across central and southern Maine.<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/realtormaine.net\/\" style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;border-radius:10px;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;text-decoration:none;padding:13px 22px 13px 26px;background:#2E5339;color:#ffffff\">Visit RealtorMaine<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"tldr\" tabindex=\"-1\">TL;DR<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Cape Elizabeth, RSU 51\/MSAD 51 (Cumberland and North Yarmouth), Yarmouth, Falmouth, Scarborough and Kennebunk come up again and again at the top of Maine rankings.<\/li>\n<li>A ranking is often about one high school, not a whole district. U.S. News currently lists Greely High School first in Maine, but that is a school-level ranking.<\/li>\n<li>Maine sets its own tests, so compare districts within Maine, not against other states.<\/li>\n<li>Before you make an offer, confirm the assigned school for the exact address with the district, and look at programs, not only scores.<\/li>\n<li>Top-ranked districts usually come with higher home prices, so budget the school decision and the housing decision together.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"table-of-contents\" tabindex=\"-1\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#which-maine-districts-rank-highest\">Which Maine districts rank highest<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#what-the-ranking-numbers-actually-measure\">What the ranking numbers actually measure<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#go-beyond-the-rankings-the-data-you-can-check-yourself\">Go beyond the rankings: the data you can check yourself<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#verify-the-assigned-school-before-you-fall-for-a-house\">Verify the assigned school before you fall for a house<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#programs-matter-as-much-as-scores\">Programs matter as much as scores<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#town-tuitioning-a-maine-detail-that-changes-the-map\">Town tuitioning: a Maine detail that changes the map<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#schools-home-prices-and-your-budget\">Schools, home prices and your budget<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#our-perspective\">Our perspective<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#working-with-a-realtor-on-a-school-driven-search\">Working with a Realtor on a school-driven search<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#a-simple-school-research-checklist\">A simple school-research checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#sources\">Sources<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"which-maine-districts-rank-highest\" tabindex=\"-1\">Which Maine districts rank highest<\/h2>\n<p>There is no single official list. Each ranking mixes different data, so the order changes from site to site. The names, though, repeat.<\/p>\n<p>On the high school side, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usnews.com\/education\/best-high-schools\/maine\/rankings\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">U.S. News lists Greely High School first in Maine<\/a>, followed by Kennebunk, Cape Elizabeth, Mt. Desert Island, Scarborough, Falmouth, Wisdom Middle High School and Gray-New Gloucester. That answers the common question about the number one school in Maine: it is Greely High School in Cumberland, and that ranking is for a high school, not a district.<\/p>\n<p>On the district side, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myschoolhives.com\/state\/maine\/school-district-ratings\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">MySchoolHives<\/a> reports Cape Elizabeth Public Schools at 88% proficiency and RSU 51\/MSAD 51 at 86%. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.publicschoolreview.com\/maine\/yarmouth-schools-school-district\/2314100-school-district\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Public School Review<\/a> places Yarmouth Schools in the top 5% of Maine\u2019s 189 districts, based on 2022-2023 combined math and reading proficiency.<\/p>\n<p>Put together, the pattern looks like this:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>District or school<\/th>\n<th>Where it appears<\/th>\n<th>What the figure measures<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Greely High School (RSU 51\/MSAD 51)<\/td>\n<td>#1 Maine high school, U.S. News<\/td>\n<td>High school ranking, including IB participation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cape Elizabeth<\/td>\n<td>88% proficiency, MySchoolHives<\/td>\n<td>Share of students proficient on state assessments<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>RSU 51\/MSAD 51<\/td>\n<td>86% proficiency, MySchoolHives<\/td>\n<td>Same measure, district-wide<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Yarmouth<\/td>\n<td>Top 5% of 189 districts, Public School Review<\/td>\n<td>2022-2023 combined math and reading proficiency<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kennebunk High School<\/td>\n<td>#2 Maine high school, U.S. News<\/td>\n<td>High school ranking<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Those are different yardsticks, so do not read the table as one ladder. It tells you which names deserve a closer look, not which one to pick.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-the-ranking-numbers-actually-measure\" tabindex=\"-1\">What the ranking numbers actually measure<\/h2>\n<p>Most lists lean on a few ingredients: state test proficiency in reading and math, graduation rates, and sometimes college-readiness data such as AP or IB participation. Some add per-pupil spending and student-teacher ratios.<\/p>\n<p>A few things to keep in mind when you read them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Proficiency is a snapshot.<\/strong> It tells you how many students met a state benchmark in a given year. It does not tell you how much a school helped students grow, or how a child like yours would fit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Data years differ.<\/strong> One site may cite 2022-2023 testing, another 2021-22. <a href=\"https:\/\/plainschools.com\/states\/maine\/districts\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Plain Schools<\/a> draws on 2021-22 reading and math proficiency, class-of-2023 graduation rates and fiscal year 2022-23 spending, with enrollment from 2024-25. Two lists that disagree may simply be looking at different years.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Maine tests are Maine\u2019s own.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/compareschoolsusa.com\/maine\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Compare Schools USA<\/a> notes that it does not compare schools across states because each state sets its own tests. So a Maine proficiency score is best used to compare one Maine district with another, not with a district in Massachusetts or Florida.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Small districts swing.<\/strong> Maine has <a href=\"https:\/\/plainschools.com\/states\/maine\/districts\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">201 school districts enrolling 164,297 students<\/a> in 2024-25. Many are tiny, and a few students more or less can move a percentage noticeably.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Context matters.<\/strong> Statewide, the <a href=\"https:\/\/educationindicators.me\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">on-time graduation rate is 88%<\/a>, but it runs 94% for higher-income students and 80% for economically disadvantaged students. The same source reports 24% of Maine students chronically absent in 2024-25. A district with strong averages can still hide gaps, and a district with modest averages can serve a challenging population well. Rankings that track household income closely are partly telling you about the neighborhood, not only the classroom.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/realtormaine.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1793030729176_Maine-graduation-and-chronic-absence-rates.jpeg\" alt=\"Maine graduation and chronic absence rates\"><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"go-beyond-the-rankings-the-data-you-can-check-yourself\" tabindex=\"-1\">Go beyond the rankings: the data you can check yourself<\/h2>\n<p>The Maine Department of Education runs a <a href=\"http:\/\/www1.maine.gov\/doe\/index.php\/data-reporting\/warehouse\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Data Warehouse<\/a> with information on students, education staff, schools and school administrative units, with options to compare across the state, SAUs and individual schools. It is the primary source behind many of the third-party lists, and you can see the underlying numbers without anyone\u2019s scoring formula on top.<\/p>\n<p>A practical way to use it:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Pull up the two or three districts you are considering.<\/li>\n<li>Compare proficiency over several years, not just the latest one.<\/li>\n<li>Look at graduation and absenteeism side by side.<\/li>\n<li>Note enrollment size and trends. A shrinking district may be consolidating schools; a growing one may be building.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The district\u2019s own site fills in the rest. Cape Elizabeth\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cape.k12.me.us\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">school department homepage<\/a> points to a school building project, and the department is at 320 Ocean House Road in Cape Elizabeth. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yarmouthschools.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Yarmouth\u2019s school department<\/a> is at 101 McCartney St and lists 207-846-5586. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msad51.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">MSAD #51<\/a> highlights a Multi Tiered Systems of Support approach to meet each learner\u2019s needs. Calling a front office is a fair way to ask about class sizes, course offerings and what happens when a student falls behind or runs ahead.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"verify-the-assigned-school-before-you-fall-for-a-house\" tabindex=\"-1\">Verify the assigned school before you fall for a house<\/h2>\n<p>This is the step buyers skip most often. A listing that says \u201cCape Elizabeth schools\u201d or \u201cFalmouth schools\u201d tells you the town, not the exact school and not future assignments. Attendance zones within a district can be redrawn, buildings can be renovated or closed, and school choice rules vary.<\/p>\n<p>Before you write an offer:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Call or email the district office<\/strong> with the exact street address and ask which schools serve it at each grade level.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ask about change.<\/strong> Are boundaries under review? Is a building project, closure or grade reconfiguration planned?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Get the answer in writing<\/strong> when you can, and keep it with your purchase records.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check the town\u2019s own information.<\/strong> Some Maine towns do not run their own schools at all (more on this below).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If the property is in Maine\u2019s Unorganized Territory, the process is different. There, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/doe\/schools\/eut\/findschool\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">the Department of Education manages school assignments<\/a>, with specific schools designated by township location. The DOE\u2019s Find Your School page is the place to look.<\/p>\n<p>A caution on how a Realtor can help here. Agents are bound by fair housing rules, so we will not steer you toward or away from a neighborhood because of who lives there. What we can do is point you to the official sources, share neutral public data, and make sure the questions get asked at the right time in the transaction.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"programs-matter-as-much-as-scores\" tabindex=\"-1\">Programs matter as much as scores<\/h2>\n<p>Two schools with the same test results can feel very different. When you visit or call, look at:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Course pathways.<\/strong> Districts are experimenting with how students move through math, for example. The Maine DOE has published a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/doe\/sites\/maine.gov.doe\/files\/inline-files\/Math%20Pathways%20-%20Brewer%20Choices%20-%2010.9.2025.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">math pathways presentation from Brewer<\/a> describing flexible routes rather than one rigid sequence, which shows that strong programs are not limited to the southern coast.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advanced options.<\/strong> IB, AP, dual enrollment and career and technical education programs. U.S. News notes that Greely offers IB coursework and exams.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Support services.<\/strong> Special education, English language learner support and interventions. Title I is a federal program that gives <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/doe\/sites\/maine.gov.doe\/files\/inline-files\/ESEA%20-%20List%20of%20Title%20I%20Schools%20for%20School%20Year%202025-2026%20-%202.24.2026.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">supplementary funding to schools serving students at risk of not meeting state standards<\/a>, as Schoolwide or Targeted Assistance programs. A Title I label is not a mark against a school; it means extra resources are in place.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Daily life.<\/strong> Bus times, arts and music, athletics, after-school care, and how big the building feels to a nine-year-old.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"town-tuitioning-a-maine-detail-that-changes-the-map\" tabindex=\"-1\">Town tuitioning: a Maine detail that changes the map<\/h2>\n<p>Not every Maine town operates its own high school, or any school at all. Maine has a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aos93.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">long-standing town tuitioning program dating to 1873<\/a>, which lets students from towns without public schools attend public schools in other towns or approved private schools using public funds.<\/p>\n<p>The Central Lincoln County School System (AOS 93) is one example where students have choice for grades 9-12, and each town pays the approved state tuition rate to the chosen school. For a buyer, that means the answer to \u201cwhat school will my child attend?\u201d can depend on the town\u2019s arrangement and on family choice, not simply on the address. Ask the town office or district how it works for the specific town, and how transportation is handled.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"schools-home-prices-and-your-budget\" tabindex=\"-1\">Schools, home prices and your budget<\/h2>\n<p>High-ranking districts tend to carry higher prices, and that is a real cost to weigh. A smaller house in a sought-after district can cost more than a larger one a few miles away. Read how prices are set before you commit, including our look at <a href=\"https:\/\/realtormaine.net\/blog\/pricing-a-home-maine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">why a median price is only a starting point<\/a>. The same logic applies in any market: the <a href=\"https:\/\/david-breuer-immobilien.com\/blog\/immobilie-bewerten-fuenf-faktoren\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">factors that shape a home\u2019s price<\/a>, such as location and condition, are what separates a listing from its comparable sales.<\/p>\n<p>Property taxes are the other half of the equation. School budgets are a major part of local tax bills, and rates differ between towns. Our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/realtormaine.net\/blog\/property-taxes-maine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maine property taxes and the homestead exemption<\/a> explains what to check. For a wider budget picture, see <a href=\"https:\/\/realtormaine.net\/blog\/cost-of-living-in-maine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">what a Maine household budget buys by region<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If the top-ranked towns are beyond your range, look at neighbors with solid schools and more house for the money. These local guides can help you compare:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/realtormaine.net\/blog\/living-in-saco-maine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saco<\/a>, with beach access and a commute to Portland<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/realtormaine.net\/blog\/living-in-brunswick-maine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brunswick<\/a>, a family relocation plan on a 60 to 90 day timeline<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/realtormaine.net\/blog\/living-in-auburn-maine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Auburn<\/a>, with family buying checks<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/realtormaine.net\/blog\/living-in-lewiston-maine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lewiston<\/a>, where newcomers get more house for their money<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/realtormaine.net\/blog\/living-in-augusta-maine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Augusta<\/a>, a lower-priced central Maine option<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/realtormaine.net\/blog\/portland-maine-housing-market\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Portland<\/a>, the state\u2019s largest market, with its own district and a wide price range<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"our-perspective\" tabindex=\"-1\">Our perspective<\/h2>\n<p>We have worked the Maine market for 20 years, in central and southern Maine, and the same pattern repeats. Families arrive with a list of top-ranked towns, then discover the right answer is more specific. A district\u2019s average is not your child\u2019s school, and the school is not your child\u2019s experience.<\/p>\n<p>Our approach is to treat rankings as a starting list and the district\u2019s own data and conversations as the real research. We would rather you spend a week confirming the assigned school for two houses than lose a month regretting a purchase made from a headline. We give unbiased advice, with no pressure, and we are available beyond standard hours because school calendars and relocation deadlines do not follow office hours.<\/p>\n<p>We also tell buyers plainly when a school-driven budget does not stretch. Often a neighboring town, a different house type such as a condo or townhouse, or a slightly longer commute puts a good school within reach. Since we can review documents for condos and townhouses, we can help you compare those trade-offs on paper rather than on hope.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><em>\u2014 David<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 id=\"working-with-a-realtor-on-a-school-driven-search\" tabindex=\"-1\">Working with a Realtor on a school-driven search<\/h2>\n<p>If you are relocating to central Maine or buying your first home near a school you have researched, we help you build a search around the districts you have verified, price homes against recent sales, and handle financing questions including FHA and conventional loans. We also work with sellers, investors and vacation property buyers across central and southern Maine. See how we work with <a href=\"https:\/\/realtormaine.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">buyers and sellers at RealtorMaine<\/a> and tell us which districts are on your list.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"a-simple-school-research-checklist\" tabindex=\"-1\">A simple school-research checklist<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>List two to four districts, not one.<\/li>\n<li>Compare several years of state data, not one ranking.<\/li>\n<li>Confirm the assigned school for each specific address, in writing.<\/li>\n<li>Ask about boundary changes, building projects and tuitioning rules.<\/li>\n<li>Visit or call the school and ask about programs that matter to your child.<\/li>\n<li>Price the homes and the property tax bill together.<\/li>\n<li>Keep fair-housing principles in mind: base the decision on programs and data you can verify, not on assumptions about neighbors.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"faq\" tabindex=\"-1\">FAQ<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"what-is-the-number-one-high-school-in-maine\" tabindex=\"-1\">What is the number one high school in Maine?<\/h3>\n<p>U.S. News currently ranks <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usnews.com\/education\/best-high-schools\/maine\/rankings\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Greely High School in Cumberland first in Maine<\/a>. It is part of RSU 51\/MSAD 51. This is a high school ranking, not a district ranking, and the order can change when the data is refreshed.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"which-maine-school-districts-are-considered-the-best\" tabindex=\"-1\">Which Maine school districts are considered the best?<\/h3>\n<p>Cape Elizabeth, RSU 51\/MSAD 51, Yarmouth, Falmouth, Scarborough and Kennebunk are among the names that appear most often near the top. Different lists weigh different data, so treat them as a shortlist and verify details with each district.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"how-do-i-find-out-which-school-my-maine-house-is-assigned-to\" tabindex=\"-1\">How do I find out which school my Maine house is assigned to?<\/h3>\n<p>Contact the district office with the exact address and ask which schools serve it at each grade level. In Maine\u2019s Unorganized Territory, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/doe\/schools\/eut\/findschool\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Department of Education assigns schools by township<\/a>. Where a town has no school of its own, ask how tuitioning works there.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"can-i-compare-maine-schools-with-schools-in-other-states\" tabindex=\"-1\">Can I compare Maine schools with schools in other states?<\/h3>\n<p>Not reliably. Each state sets its own tests, so <a href=\"https:\/\/compareschoolsusa.com\/maine\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">cross-state comparisons of proficiency are not meaningful<\/a>. Compare Maine districts with one another, and look at graduation rates, programs and support services as well as test results.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"sources\" tabindex=\"-1\">Sources<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usnews.com\/education\/best-high-schools\/maine\/rankings\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">2026-2027 Best High Schools in Maine, U.S. News<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myschoolhives.com\/state\/maine\/school-district-ratings\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">School District Ratings in Maine, MySchoolHives<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.publicschoolreview.com\/maine\/yarmouth-schools-school-district\/2314100-school-district\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Yarmouth Schools, Public School Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plainschools.com\/states\/maine\/districts\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">All 201 school districts in Maine, Plain Schools<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/compareschoolsusa.com\/maine\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Best Public Schools in Maine, Compare Schools USA<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/educationindicators.me\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Education Indicators for Maine<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www1.maine.gov\/doe\/index.php\/data-reporting\/warehouse\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Data Warehouse, Maine Department of Education<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cape.k12.me.us\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Cape Elizabeth School Department<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yarmouthschools.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Yarmouth School Department<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msad51.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">MSAD #51<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/doe\/schools\/eut\/findschool\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Education in the Unorganized Territory: Find Your School, Maine DOE<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/doe\/sites\/maine.gov.doe\/files\/inline-files\/Math%20Pathways%20-%20Brewer%20Choices%20-%2010.9.2025.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Math Pathways, Brewer Choices, Maine DOE<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/doe\/sites\/maine.gov.doe\/files\/inline-files\/ESEA%20-%20List%20of%20Title%20I%20Schools%20for%20School%20Year%202025-2026%20-%202.24.2026.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">List of Title I Schools for School Year 2025-2026, Maine DOE<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aos93.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Central Lincoln County School System (AOS 93)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"recommended\" 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