For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 279 students in Rockland, ME.
The top ranked public elementary school in Rockland, ME is South School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockland, ME public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Maine public elementary school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 84% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rockland have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public elementary school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Rockland, ME (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30 Broadway
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2020
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2020
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rockland, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
338 Broadway
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2005
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2005
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
400 Broadway
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2010
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2010
Grades: 10-12
| 425 students
30 Broadway
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2020
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2020
Grades: 5-7
| 224 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Rockland, ME?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rockland, ME include South School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rockland?
1 public elementary schools are located in Rockland.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockland?
Rockland public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public elementary schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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