Best Public Schools in Lincoln, ME

Summary:

The city of Lincoln, Maine is home to 3 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Regional School Unit 67 district. Among these schools, Mattanawcook Junior High School stands out as a consistent top performer, ranking in the top half of Maine middle schools over the past 3 years. Its strong academic performance is reflected in test scores that exceed district and state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

While the Ella P Burr School has a lower statewide ranking compared to the other schools, it has shown steady improvement, moving up in the rankings over the past 3 years. The school's test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics are close to the district averages, indicating a solid academic foundation. In contrast, Mattanawcook Academy, the high school, has the lowest statewide ranking and test scores among the three schools, suggesting potential areas for improvement.

Across all three schools, there is a concerning trend of high chronic absenteeism rates, exceeding the state average. Additionally, the schools serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 46.36% to 54.74%. These socioeconomic factors may present unique challenges and require targeted support to ensure the success of all students in the Lincoln, Maine school 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
Ella P Burr School	Public	PK, KG-3	23 Ella P Burr Street	Lincoln	04457	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 67	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 794-3014	324	30	10.8	54.3%	307 (94.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.2%)	21.8	249^th of 289 public elementary schools	13.8%		43.9	188^th of 288 public elementary schools	34.7%	61	51.3	42.3		$20,258
Mattanawcook Academy	Public	9-12	33 Reed Drive	Lincoln	04457	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 67	No	No	No	No	(207) 794-6711	313	27	11.8	43.8%	298 (95.2%)	4 (1.3%)	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	29.2	84^th of 119 public high schools	29.4%		27.4	86^th of 121 public high schools	28.9%	2	53.6	49.1	26.2	$23,700
Mattanawcook Junior High School	Public	4-8	45 School Street	Lincoln	04457	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 67	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 794-8935	304	27	11.4	53.0%	294 (96.7%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	51	38^th of 91 public middle schools	58.2%		43.8	46^th of 92 public middle schools	50.0%	8	62.7	50.3	43.2	$21,373

Cities Near Lincoln

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
West Enfield	9.08 mi	1	249^th
Winn	10.05 mi	1	153^rd
Lee	10.66 mi	1	118^th
Howland	11.12 mi	2	75^th
Greenbush	17.57 mi	1	271^st

See the top ME Maine cities

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.