Top 3 Best Belfast Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 755 students in Belfast, ME.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Belfast, ME are Kermit S Nickerson School, Captain Albert W. Stevens School and Troy A Howard Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belfast, ME public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Maine public elementary school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 84% statewide average). Elementary schools in Belfast have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public elementary school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Belfast, ME (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kermit S Nickerson School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
18 Townhouse Road
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-1858
Grades: 3-5
| 60 students
Rank: #22.
Captain Albert W. Stevens School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
31 Elementary Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-3510
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Rank: #33.
Troy A Howard Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
173 Lincolnville Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-3320
Grades: 6-8
| 340 students
Rank: n/an/a
East Belfast School
Magnet School
14 Swan Lake Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4420
Grades: PK-2
| 97 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Belfast, Maine

Belfast, Maine Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
14 Swan Lake Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4420
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
9 School Street
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4020
Grades: 3-5
| 116 students
256 High Street
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4010
Grades: K-3
| 122 students
18 Townhouse Road
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-1858
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Belfast, ME?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Belfast, ME include Kermit S Nickerson School, Captain Albert W. Stevens School and Troy A Howard Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Belfast?
4 public elementary schools are located in Belfast.
What is the racial composition of students in Belfast?
Belfast public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public elementary schools average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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