Best Public Schools in Appleton, ME

Summary:

The city of Appleton, Maine is home to a single public school, the Appleton Village School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. This comprehensive elementary and middle school stands out as a high-performing institution within the Appleton Public Schools district, consistently exceeding state averages in academic proficiency across English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

With a relatively small student enrollment of 135, the Appleton Village School boasts a low student-teacher ratio of 7.8, suggesting a more personalized learning environment. The school's strong performance is reflected in its statewide rankings, where it has placed in the top half of Maine elementary schools in recent years, earning a 4-star rating in the 2022-2023 academic year. However, the school's ranking has declined in subsequent years, indicating that other schools in the state may be improving at a faster pace.

While the Appleton Village School's academic achievements are commendable, the school faces some challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4% and a significant population of students from lower-income households, with over 35% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Addressing these areas could further enhance the school's performance and ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education within the Appleton Public Schools district.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MEA English Language Arts (2025)	MEA Mathematics (2025)	MEA Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Appleton Village School	Public	PK, KG-8	737 Union Road	Appleton	04862	Knox County	Appleton Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 785-4504	132	18	7.2	48.5%	125 (94.7%)	3 (2.3%)	3 (2.3%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	62.5	118^th of 289 public elementary schools	59.2%		58.7	129^th of 288 public elementary schools	55.2%	11	68.5	56.5	36.7	$32,392

Cities Near Appleton

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Hope	3.02 mi	1	46^th
Union	3.41 mi	1	84^th
Washington	5.72 mi	1	6^th
Lincolnville	7.6 mi	1	25^th
Searsmont	8.07 mi	2	56^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maine Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.