For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public elementary schools serving 2,992 students in Franklin County, ME.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Franklin County, ME are Rangeley Lakes Regional School, Cape Cod Hill Elementary School and Stratton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, ME public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Maine public elementary school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 84% statewide average). Elementary schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public elementary school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Franklin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rangeley Lakes Regional School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
43 Mendolia Road
Rangeley, ME 04970
(207) 864-3311
Rangeley, ME 04970
(207) 864-3311
Grades: PK-12
| 199 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Cape Cod Hill Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 170 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Stratton Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
65 School Street
Stratton, ME 04982
(207) 246-2283
Stratton, ME 04982
(207) 246-2283
Grades: PK-8
| 102 students
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
Grades: PK-2
| 323 students
Rank: #55.
Academy Hill School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
585 Depot St
Wilton, ME 04294
(207) 645-4488
Wilton, ME 04294
(207) 645-4488
Grades: 2-5
| 182 students
Rank: #66.
Spruce Mountain Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
23 Community Drive
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4319
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4319
Grades: 6-8
| 335 students
Rank: #77.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 147 students
Rank: #88.
Mt Blue Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
269 Middle St
Farmington, ME 04938
(207) 778-3511
Farmington, ME 04938
(207) 778-3511
Grades: 6-8
| 507 students
Rank: #99.
Cascade Brook School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
162 Learning Ln
Farmington, ME 04938
(207) 778-4821
Farmington, ME 04938
(207) 778-4821
Grades: 3-5
| 264 students
Rank: #1010.
Spruce Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12 Tiger Drive
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-5719
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-5719
Grades: 3-5
| 297 students
Rank: n/an/a
110 N Main Street
Strong, ME 04983
(207) 684-3521
Strong, ME 04983
(207) 684-3521
Grades: 5-8
| 147 students
Rank: n/an/a
21 Cushing Dr
Wilton, ME 04294
(207) 645-2442
Wilton, ME 04294
(207) 645-2442
Grades: PK-1
| 101 students
Rank: n/an/a
102 Salem Road
Kingfield, ME 04947
(207) 265-4132
Kingfield, ME 04947
(207) 265-4132
Grades: PK-4
| 93 students
Rank: n/an/a
1401 Rangeley Road
Phillips, ME 04966
(207) 639-2909
Phillips, ME 04966
(207) 639-2909
Grades: PK-4
| 125 students
Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
12 Tiger Drive
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-5719
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-5719
Grades: K-5
| 348 students
102 Salem Road
Kingfield, ME 04947
(207) 265-4132
Kingfield, ME 04947
(207) 265-4132
Grades: PK-8
| 117 students
1401 Rangeley Road
Phillips, ME 04966
(207) 639-2909
Phillips, ME 04966
(207) 639-2909
Grades: PK-8
| 118 students
33 Community Dr
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4336
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4336
Grades: 9-12
| 268 students
32 School Street
Weld, ME 04285
(207) 585-2333
Weld, ME 04285
(207) 585-2333
Grades: K-6
| 16 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Franklin County, ME?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Franklin County, ME include Rangeley Lakes Regional School, Cape Cod Hill Elementary School and Stratton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Franklin County?
14 public elementary schools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public elementary schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Franklin County include: W G Mallett School vs. Gerald D Cushing School, Cascade Brook School vs. Cape Cod Hill Elementary School, Cape Cod Hill Elementary School vs. Cascade Brook School
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