For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,017 students in 04543, ME.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 04543, ME are Bristol Consolidated School, Nobleboro Central School and South Bristol Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 04543 have an average math proficiency score of 88% (versus the Maine public elementary school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 90% (versus the 84% statewide average). Elementary schools in 04543, ME have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maine public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public elementary school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 04543, ME Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bristol Consolidated School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2153 Bristol Rd
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(207) 677-2678
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(207) 677-2678
Grades: PK-8
| 187 students
Rank: #22.
Nobleboro Central School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
194 Center Street
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(207) 563-3437
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(207) 563-3437
Grades: K-8
| 149 students
Rank: #33.
South Bristol Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2024 State Route 129
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(207) 644-8177
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(207) 644-8177
Grades: PK-8
| 59 students
Rank: #44.
Great Salt Bay Community School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
767 Main St. Suite 2
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(207) 563-3091
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(207) 563-3091
Grades: K-8
| 387 students
Rank: #55.
Jefferson Village School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
48 Washington Rd
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(207) 549-7491
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(207) 549-7491
Grades: K-8
| 235 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 04543, ME?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 04543, ME include Bristol Consolidated School, Nobleboro Central School and South Bristol Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 04543?
5 public elementary schools are located in 04543.
What is the racial composition of students in 04543?
04543 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public elementary schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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