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College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Maine at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Academic Summary
Are the schools in Maine offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
Largest School Districts in Maine
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Portland Public Schools
6,476 students | PORTLAND, ME
Grades PK, K-12 | 17 schools -
Lewiston Public Schools
5,088 students | LEWISTON, ME
Grades PK, K-12 | 10 schools -
Bangor Public Schools
3,454 students | BANGOR, ME
Grades PK, K-12 | 10 schools -
Regional School Unit 06 Msad 06
3,283 students | BUXTON, ME
Grades PK, K-12 | 8 schools -
Regional School Unit 17 Msad 17
3,223 students | PARIS, ME
Grades PK, K-12 | 10 schools
Reviews From Schools in Maine
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Parent / Guardian
June 14, 2025
Very positive experience going through this school with all of my children.
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Marshwood Middle School
Parent / Guardian
June 12, 2025
Our kid work hard all three years and now there not having a graduation for 8th grade they said they do fun night and field trip. I am really upset for that he not having a graduation for them. He... More
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James F. Doughty School
Parent / Guardian
June 10, 2025
Very good school. Would recommend it! the teachers are nice!
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Lewiston Middle School