For the 2025 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 4,222 students in Knox County, ME (there are , serving 444 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Knox County, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Knox County, ME are Camden-rockport Elementary School, Appleton Village School and Ash Point Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knox County, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Knox County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Knox County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Camden-rockport Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11 Children's Way
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 236-7809
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 236-7809
Gr: PK-4 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Appleton Village School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
737 Union Road
Union, ME 04862
(207) 785-4504
Union, ME 04862
(207) 785-4504
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Ash Point Community School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
54 Ash Point Drive
Owls Head, ME 04854
(207) 596-6620
Owls Head, ME 04854
(207) 596-6620
Gr: PK-5 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Camden-rockport Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
34 Knowlton Street
Camden, ME 04843
(207) 236-7805
Camden, ME 04843
(207) 236-7805
Gr: 5-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Friendship Village School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23 School Street
Friendship, ME 04547
(207) 832-5057
Friendship, ME 04547
(207) 832-5057
Gr: K-6 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Prescott Memorial School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Waldoboro Road
Washington, ME 04574
(207) 845-2424
Washington, ME 04574
(207) 845-2424
Gr: PK-6 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Hope Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
34 Highfield Road
Hope, ME 04847
(207) 785-4081
Hope, ME 04847
(207) 785-4081
Gr: PK-8 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #88.
Thomaston Grammar School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
65 Watts Lane
Thomaston, ME 04861
(207) 354-6353
Thomaston, ME 04861
(207) 354-6353
Gr: K-5 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #99.
Camden Hills Regional High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25 Keelson Drive
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 236-7800
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 236-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1010.
Cushing Community School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
54 Cross Road
Cushing, ME 04563
(207) 354-2312
Cushing, ME 04563
(207) 354-2312
Gr: K-5 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #1111.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1070 Heald Highway
Union, ME 04862
(207) 785-4330
Union, ME 04862
(207) 785-4330
Gr: PK-6 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1212.
St. George School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
65 Main St
Tenants Harbor, ME 04860
(207) 372-6312
Tenants Harbor, ME 04860
(207) 372-6312
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1313.
North Haven Community School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
93 Pulpit Harbor Rd
North Haven, ME 04853
(207) 867-4707
North Haven, ME 04853
(207) 867-4707
Gr: K-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Oceanside High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Broadway
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2010
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2010
Gr: 9-12 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
South School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30 Broadway
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2020
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2020
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1616.
Oceanside Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
47 Valley Street
Thomaston, ME 04861
(207) 354-2502
Thomaston, ME 04861
(207) 354-2502
Gr: 6-8 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1717.
Warren Community School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
117 Eastern Road
Warren, ME 04864
(207) 273-2001
Warren, ME 04864
(207) 273-2001
Gr: PK-6 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1818.
Vinalhaven School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22 Arcola Lane
Vinalhaven, ME 04863
(207) 863-4800
Vinalhaven, ME 04863
(207) 863-4800
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
1 Schoolhouse Lane
Isle Au Haut, ME 04645
(207) 335-2521
Isle Au Haut, ME 04645
(207) 335-2521
Gr: PK-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Mid-coast Sch Of Tech-region 8
Vocational School
One Main Street
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 594-2161
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 594-2161
Knox County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 9
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 236-7809
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 236-7809
Gr: K | 81 students Minority enrollment: 2%
54 Spruce Head Rd
South Thomaston, ME 04858
(207) 594-7666
South Thomaston, ME 04858
(207) 594-7666
Gr: K-2 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
13 Valley Street
Thomaston, ME 04861
(207) 354-6464
Thomaston, ME 04861
(207) 354-6464
Gr: K-4 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
400 Broadway
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2010
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2010
Gr: 10-12 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
47 Valley Street
Thomaston, ME 04861
(207) 354-2502
Thomaston, ME 04861
(207) 354-2502
Gr: 8-9 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
54 Ash Point Drive
Owls Head, ME 04854
(207) 594-5650
Owls Head, ME 04854
(207) 594-5650
Gr: 3-5 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
30 Broadway
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2020
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2020
Gr: 5-7 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Knox County, ME?
The top ranked public schools in Knox County, ME include Camden-rockport Elementary School, Appleton Village School and Ash Point Community School.
How many public schools are located in Knox County?
21 public schools are located in Knox County.
What percentage of students in Knox County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Knox County are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Knox County?
Knox County public schools minority enrollment is 7% 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 Knox County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Knox County include: Oceanside High School vs. Camden Hills Regional High School, Prescott Memorial School vs. Union Elementary School, Camden Hills Regional High School vs. Oceanside High School
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