For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 6,739 students in York County, ME.
The top ranked public high schools in York County, ME are Marshwood High School, York High School and Wells High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
York County, ME public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Maine public high school average of 85%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 82% statewide average). High schools in York County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maine public high schools.
York County, ME public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Maine average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wells 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public high school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in York County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marshwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
260 Dow Highway
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-4500
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 682 students
Rank: #22.
York High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Robert Stevens Drive
York, ME 03909
(207) 363-3621
York, ME 03909
(207) 363-3621
Grades: 9-12
| 516 students
Rank: #33.
Wells High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Sanford Rd
Wells, ME 04090
(207) 646-7011
Wells, ME 04090
(207) 646-7011
Grades: 9-12
| 415 students
Rank: #44.
Kennebunk High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
89 Fletcher Street
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-1110
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-1110
Grades: 9-12
| 756 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Old Orchard Beach High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
40 E Emerson Cummings Blvd
Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
(207) 934-4461
Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
(207) 934-4461
Grades: 9-12
| 203 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Robert W Traip Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12 Williams Avenue
Kittery, ME 03904
(207) 439-1121
Kittery, ME 03904
(207) 439-1121
Grades: 9-12
| 279 students
Rank: #77.
Biddeford High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20 Maplewood Avenue
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-1596
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-1596
Grades: 9-12
| 712 students
Rank: #88.
Noble High School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Noble Way
North Berwick, ME 03906
(207) 284-3000
North Berwick, ME 03906
(207) 284-3000
Grades: 8-12
| 1,201 students
Rank: #99.
Sanford High School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Alumni Blvd
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-4050
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-4050
Grades: 9-12
| 1,065 students
Rank: #1010.
Massabesic High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
88 West Road
Waterboro, ME 04087
(207) 247-3141
Waterboro, ME 04087
(207) 247-3141
Grades: 9-12
| 910 students
York County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
20 Wilson Street
Berwick, ME 03901
(207) 698-7604
Berwick, ME 03901
(207) 698-7604
Grades: 4-5
| 207 students
17 School Street
Cornish, ME 04020
(207) 625-4393
Cornish, ME 04020
(207) 625-4393
Grades: K-4
| 95 students
12 Day Street
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-4402
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-4402
Grades: PK-1
| 172 students
12 Oxford Street
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-3640
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-3640
Grades: 1-6
| 132 students
No Location Available
Bar Mills, ME 04004
(207) 929-3837
Bar Mills, ME 04004
(207) 929-3837
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
8 Noble Ln
Berwick, ME 03901
(207) 698-1188
Berwick, ME 03901
(207) 698-1188
Grades: 5-6
| 342 students
24 Groveville Rd
Buxton, ME 04093
(207) 929-3836
Buxton, ME 04093
(207) 929-3836
Grades: 2-5
| n/a students
634 North Rd
Parsonsfield, ME 04047
(207) 625-4842
Parsonsfield, ME 04047
(207) 625-4842
Grades: K-4
| 44 students
120 Rogers Road
Kittery, ME 03904
(207) 439-1122
Kittery, ME 03904
(207) 439-1122
Grades: 3-5
| 229 students
290 Parker Farm Rd
Buxton, ME 04093
(207) 929-3830
Buxton, ME 04093
(207) 929-3830
Grades: K-2
| n/a students
69 Brook Street
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-4160
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-4160
Grades: PK-3
| n/a students
248 Twombly Road
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-7586
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-7586
Grades: K-3
| 310 students
84 West Road
Waterboro, ME 04087
(207) 247-6121
Waterboro, ME 04087
(207) 247-6121
Grades: 7-8
| 651 students
Po Box 2399
Ogunquit, ME 03907
(207) 646-2551
Ogunquit, ME 03907
(207) 646-2551
Grades: K-5
| 78 students
Saco Transition Program High School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
80 Common St Bldg 2
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 286-2091
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 286-2091
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
932 Long Plains Rd
Buxton, ME 04093
(207) 929-3835
Buxton, ME 04093
(207) 929-3835
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
708 Main Street
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-3114
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-3114
Grades: 5-7
| n/a students
20 Blackberry Hill Rd
Berwick, ME 03901
(207) 698-4465
Berwick, ME 03901
(207) 698-4465
Grades: PK-4
| 554 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in York County, ME?
The top ranked public high schools in York County, ME include Marshwood High School, York High School and Wells High School.
How many public high schools are located in York County?
10 public high schools are located in York County.
What is the racial composition of students in York County?
York County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public high schools average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in York County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in York County include: Wells High School vs. Kennebunk High School, Biddeford High School vs. Kennebunk High School, York High School vs. Kennebunk High School
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