Top 10 Best Lincoln County Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 3,597 students in Lincoln County, ME (there are 8 private schools, serving 2,375 private students). 60% of all K-12 students in Lincoln County, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Lincoln County, ME are Bristol Consolidated School, Nobleboro Central School and South Bristol Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Lincoln County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bristol Consolidated School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2153 Bristol Road
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(207) 677-2678
Grades: PK-8
| 186 students
Rank: #22.
Nobleboro Central School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
194 Center Street
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(207) 563-3437
Grades: K-8
| 142 students
Rank: #33.
South Bristol Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2024 State Route 129
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(207) 644-8177
Grades: PK-8
| 56 students
Rank: #44.
Great Salt Bay Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
767 Main St. Suite 2
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(207) 563-3091
Grades: K-8
| 407 students
Rank: #55.
Boothbay Region High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
51 Emery Drive
Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
(207) 633-2421
Grades: 9-12
| 179 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Boothbay Region Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
238 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
(207) 633-5097
Grades: PK-8
| 319 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Jefferson Village School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
48 Washington Rd
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(207) 549-7491
Grades: K-8
| 235 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Whitefield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
164 Grand Army Road
Whitefield, ME 04353
(207) 549-7691
Grades: PK-8
| 186 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Dresden Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
86 Cedar Grove Road
Dresden, ME 04342
(207) 737-2559
Grades: PK-5
| 71 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Edgecomb Eddy School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
51 Emery Drive
Edgecomb, ME 04556
(207) 882-5515
Grades: PK-6
| 107 students
Rank: #1111.
Medomak Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
318 Manktown Road
Waldoboro, ME 04572
(207) 832-5028
Grades: 7-8
| 293 students
Rank: #1212.
Medomak Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
320 Manktown Road
Waldoboro, ME 04572
(207) 832-5380
Grades: 9-12
| 563 students
Rank: #1313.
Wiscasset Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
83 Federal Street
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7767
Grades: PK-5
| 204 students
Rank: #1414.
Wiscasset Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
225, Gardiner Road
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7722
Grades: 6-12
| 257 students
Rank: #1515.
Miller School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
145 Kalers Corner Road
Waldoboro, ME 04572
(207) 832-2103
Grades: PK-6
| 336 students
Rank: #1616.
Southport Central School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
438 Hendricks Hill Road
Southport, ME 04576
(207) 633-3132
Grades: K-6
| 19 students
Rank: n/an/a
Monhegan Island School
Magnet School
1 Monhegan Avenue
Monhegan, ME 04852
(207) 594-5895
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Somerville Elementary School
Magnet School
665 Patricktown Rd Suite 2
Jefferson, ME 04348
(207) 549-3261
Grades: PK
| 32 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lincoln County, ME

Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
56 School Street
Waldoboro, ME 04572
(207) 832-2106
Grades: 7-8
| 136 students
272 Gardiner Road
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7722
Grades: 9-12
| 187 students
83 Federal Street
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7767
Grades: 5-8
| 163 students
146 Gardiner Road
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7585
Grades: PK-4
| 206 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Lincoln County, ME?
The top ranked public schools in Lincoln County, ME include Bristol Consolidated School, Nobleboro Central School and South Bristol Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lincoln County?
18 public schools are located in Lincoln County.
What percentage of students in Lincoln County go to public school?
60% of all K-12 students in Lincoln County are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lincoln County are often viewed compared to one another?

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