For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,213 students in Belfast, ME (there are 2 private schools, serving 92 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Belfast, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Belfast, ME are Belfast Area High School, Kermit S Nickerson School and Captain Albert W. Stevens School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belfast, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Belfast have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Belfast, ME (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belfast Area High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25 Lions Way
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-1790
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-1790
Grades: 9-12
| 469 students
Rank: #22.
Kermit S Nickerson School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18 Townhouse Road
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-1858
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-1858
Grades: 3-5
| 69 students
Rank: #33.
Captain Albert W. Stevens School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
31 Elementary Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-3510
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-3510
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Rank: #44.
Troy A Howard Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
173 Lincolnville Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-3320
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-3320
Grades: 6-8
| 341 students
Rank: n/an/a
14 Swan Lake Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4420
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4420
Grades: PK-2
| 83 students
Rank: n/an/a
Waldo County Tech Ctr-region 7
Vocational School
1022 Waterville Road
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 342-5231
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 342-5231
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Belfast, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
14 Swan Lake Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4420
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4420
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
9 School Street
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4020
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4020
Grades: 3-5
| 116 students
256 High Street
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4010
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4010
Grades: K-3
| 122 students
18 Townhouse Road
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-1858
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-1858
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Belfast, ME?
The top ranked public schools in Belfast, ME include Belfast Area High School, Kermit S Nickerson School and Captain Albert W. Stevens School.
How many public schools are located in Belfast, ME?
6 public schools are located in Belfast, ME.
What percentage of students in Belfast, ME go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Belfast, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Belfast, ME?
Belfast, ME public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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