For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,212 students in Houlton, ME.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Houlton, ME are Mill Pond School, Houlton Elementary School and Houlton Southside School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houlton, ME public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Maine public elementary school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 84% statewide average). Elementary schools in Houlton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maine public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Maine public elementary school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Houlton, ME (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mill Pond School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
175 Hodgdon Mills Road
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-9228
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-9228
Grades: PK-6
| 291 students
Rank: #22.
Houlton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
60 South Street
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-2285
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-2285
Grades: PK-2
| 296 students
Rank: #33.
Houlton Southside School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
65 South Street
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-6027
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-6027
Grades: 3-5
| 317 students
Rank: #44.
Houlton Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7 Bird Street
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-6551
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-6551
Grades: 6-8
| 308 students
Houlton, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
175 Hodgdon Mills Road
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-2413
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-2413
Grades: 9-12
| 141 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Houlton, ME?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Houlton, ME include Mill Pond School, Houlton Elementary School and Houlton Southside School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Houlton?
4 public elementary schools are located in Houlton.
What is the racial composition of students in Houlton?
Houlton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Maine public elementary schools average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Houlton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Houlton include: Mill Pond School vs. Houlton Elementary School, Houlton Elementary School vs. Mill Pond School, Mill Pond School vs. Houlton Southside School
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