For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 835 students in Orono, ME (there are 1 private school, serving 30 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Orono, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Orono, ME are Orono High School, Asa C Adams School and Orono Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orono, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 88% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 92% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Orono have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Maine public school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Orono, ME (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orono High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14 Goodridge Drive
Orono, ME 04473
(207) 866-4916
Orono, ME 04473
(207) 866-4916
Grades: 9-12
| 373 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Asa C Adams School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6 Goodridge Drive
Orono, ME 04473
(207) 866-2151
Orono, ME 04473
(207) 866-2151
Grades: PK-5
| 308 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Orono Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10 Goodridge Drive
Orono, ME 04473
(207) 866-2350
Orono, ME 04473
(207) 866-2350
Grades: 6-8
| 154 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Orono, ME?
The top ranked public schools in Orono, ME include Orono High School, Asa C Adams School and Orono Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Orono?
3 public schools are located in Orono.
What percentage of students in Orono go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Orono are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Orono?
Orono public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Orono are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Orono include: Orono Middle School vs. Asa C Adams School
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