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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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Current student
September 12, 2025
This school has disrespectful staff. Many teachers are disrespectful and don't follow rules from parents.
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Indian Island School
Current student
September 10, 2025
this place doesnt deal with bullying correctly don't reccomend
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Lee Academy
Parent / Guardian
September 03, 2025
Worst school I've ever seen. The administrator's, not all of them, but enough of them, were petty and mean, enough to warrant an investigation by the U. S. Office of Civil Rights into rampant... More
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King Middle School