For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 451 students in Bethel, ME.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bethel, ME are Crescent Park School and Telstar Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bethel, ME public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the Maine public elementary school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 84% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bethel have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maine public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Bethel, ME (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crescent Park School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19 Crescent Lane
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-2839
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-2839
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: #22.
Telstar Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
284 Walkers Mills Rd
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-2136
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-2136
Grades: 6-8
| 172 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Bethel, ME?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bethel, ME include Crescent Park School and Telstar Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bethel?
2 public elementary schools are located in Bethel.
What is the racial composition of students in Bethel?
Bethel public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% 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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