For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 5,340 students in 04401, ME (there are , serving 1,377 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 04401, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 04401, ME are Veazie Community School, Fruit Street School and William S. Cohen School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 04401 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in 04401, ME have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 04401, ME Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Veazie Community School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1040 School Street
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-6573
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-6573
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Fruit Street School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
175 Fruit Street
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6270
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6270
Gr: PK-3 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
William S. Cohen School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
304 Garland Street
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6230
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6230
Gr: 6-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Mary Snow School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
435 Broadway
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6290
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6290
Gr: 4-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Glenburn Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
991 Hudson Road
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-8769
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-8769
Gr: PK-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Fairmount School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
58 Thirteenth Street
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6260
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6260
Gr: 4-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
Bangor High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
885 Broadway
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 992-5500
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 992-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,074 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #88.
Vine Street School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
66 Vine Street
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6300
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6300
Gr: PK-3 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #99.
Fourteenth Street School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
224 Fourteenth Street
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6350
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6350
Gr: PK-3 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1010.
Patricia A Duran School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
235 Billings Road
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 848-4081
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 848-4081
Gr: PK-4 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1111.
Abraham Lincoln School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
45 Forest Avenue
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6280
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6280
Gr: PK-3 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1212.
Hermon High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2415 Route 2
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 848-4027
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 848-4027
Gr: 9-12 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1313.
Hermon Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
29 Billings Road
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 848-4070
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 848-4070
Gr: 5-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1414.
Downeast School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Moosehead Blvd
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6240
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6240
Gr: PK-3 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1515.
James F. Doughty School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
143 Fifth Street
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6220
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6220
Gr: 6-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
United Technologies Ctr-region 4
Vocational School
200 Hogan Road
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 942-5296
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 942-5296
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 04401, ME?
The top ranked public schools in 04401, ME include Veazie Community School, Fruit Street School and William S. Cohen School.
How many public schools are located in 04401?
16 public schools are located in 04401.
What percentage of students in 04401 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 04401 are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 04401?
04401 public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Maine public schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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