For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 4,346 students in Franklin County, ME (there are , serving 97 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Franklin County, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Franklin County, ME are Rangeley Lakes Regional School, Academy Hill School and Cape Cod Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Franklin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rangeley Lakes Regional School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
43 Mendolia Road
Rangeley, ME 04970
(207) 864-3311
Rangeley, ME 04970
(207) 864-3311
Gr: PK-12 | 199 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Academy Hill School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
585 Depot St
Wilton, ME 04294
(207) 645-4488
Wilton, ME 04294
(207) 645-4488
Gr: 2-5 | 182 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Cape Cod Hill Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
516 Cape Cod Hill Rd
New Sharon, ME 04955
(207) 778-3031
New Sharon, ME 04955
(207) 778-3031
Gr: PK-5 | 170 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
W G Mallett School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
116 Middle Street
Farmington, ME 04938
(207) 778-3529
Farmington, ME 04938
(207) 778-3529
Gr: PK-2 | 323 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Stratton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
65 School Street
Stratton, ME 04982
(207) 246-2283
Stratton, ME 04982
(207) 246-2283
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Strong Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 N Main Street
Strong, ME 04983
(207) 684-3521
Strong, ME 04983
(207) 684-3521
Gr: PK-8 | 147 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Cascade Brook School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
162 Learning Ln
Farmington, ME 04938
(207) 778-4821
Farmington, ME 04938
(207) 778-4821
Gr: 3-5 | 264 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Mt Abram Regional High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1513 Salem Road
Strong, ME 04983
(207) 678-2701
Strong, ME 04983
(207) 678-2701
Gr: 9-12 | 224 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #99.
Spruce Mountain High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
33 Community Drive
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4336
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4336
Gr: 9-12 | 427 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1010.
Mt Blue Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
269 Middle St
Farmington, ME 04938
(207) 778-3511
Farmington, ME 04938
(207) 778-3511
Gr: 6-8 | 507 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1111.
Mt Blue High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
129 Seamon Rd
Farmington, ME 04938
(207) 778-3561
Farmington, ME 04938
(207) 778-3561
Gr: 9-12 | 703 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1212.
Spruce Mountain Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
23 Community Drive
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4319
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4319
Gr: 6-8 | 335 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1313.
Spruce Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12 Tiger Drive
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-5719
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-5719
Gr: 3-5 | 297 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
110 N Main Street
Strong, ME 04983
(207) 684-3521
Strong, ME 04983
(207) 684-3521
Gr: 5-8 | 147 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Foster Regional Applied Tech Center
Vocational School
129 Seamon Rd
Farmington, ME 04938
(207) 778-3562
Farmington, ME 04938
(207) 778-3562
Rank: n/an/a
21 Cushing Dr
Wilton, ME 04294
(207) 645-2442
Wilton, ME 04294
(207) 645-2442
Gr: PK-1 | 101 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
102 Salem Road
Kingfield, ME 04947
(207) 265-4132
Kingfield, ME 04947
(207) 265-4132
Gr: PK-4 | 93 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
1401 Rangeley Road
Phillips, ME 04966
(207) 639-2909
Phillips, ME 04966
(207) 639-2909
Gr: PK-4 | 125 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
12 Tiger Drive
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-5719
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-5719
Gr: K-5 | 348 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
23 Community Dr
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4319
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4319
Gr: 4-8 | 257 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
102 Salem Road
Kingfield, ME 04947
(207) 265-4132
Kingfield, ME 04947
(207) 265-4132
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
1401 Rangeley Road
Phillips, ME 04966
(207) 639-2909
Phillips, ME 04966
(207) 639-2909
Gr: PK-8 | 118 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
33 Community Dr
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4336
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4336
Gr: 9-12 | 268 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
32 School Street
Weld, ME 04285
(207) 585-2333
Weld, ME 04285
(207) 585-2333
Gr: K-6 | 16 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Franklin County, ME?
The top ranked public schools in Franklin County, ME include Rangeley Lakes Regional School, Academy Hill School and Cape Cod Hill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Franklin County?
18 public schools are located in Franklin County.
What percentage of students in Franklin County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Franklin County are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Franklin County include: Mt Abram Regional High School vs. Mt Blue High School, Spruce Mountain High School vs. Mt Blue High School, Mt Blue Middle School vs. Mt Blue High School
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