For the 2025 school year, there are 3 blue ribbon public high schools serving 1,767 students in Maine.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Maine are Falmouth High School, Cape Elizabeth High School and Yarmouth High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maine blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 91% (versus the Maine public high school average of 85%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 82% statewide average).
Maine blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Maine average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cape Elizabeth High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maine or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public high school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in Maine (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Falmouth High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
74 Woodville Road
Falmouth, ME 04105
(207) 781-7429
Falmouth, ME 04105
(207) 781-7429
Grades: 9-12
| 698 students
Rank: #22.
Cape Elizabeth High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
345 Ocean House Road
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 799-3309
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 799-3309
Grades: 9-12
| 513 students
Rank: #33.
Yarmouth High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
286 West Elm Street
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-5535
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-5535
Grades: 9-12
| 556 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Maine?
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Maine include Falmouth High School, Cape Elizabeth High School and Yarmouth High School.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in Maine?
3 blue ribbon public high schools are located in Maine.
What is the racial composition of students in Maine?
Maine blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public high schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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