Best Public Schools in Mount Vernon, ME

Summary:

The city of Mount Vernon, Maine is home to a single standout public elementary school, Mt Vernon Elementary School, which serves students in grades PK-5. Operated by Regional School Unit 38, this school has consistently demonstrated strong academic performance, ranking among the top 20% of elementary schools in the state.

Mt Vernon Elementary School boasts impressive test scores, with students exceeding the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school also maintains a low chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4%, better than the state average, and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 7.6, indicating ample resources and personalized attention for its 81 enrolled students. These factors contribute to Mt Vernon Elementary's 4-out-of-5-star statewide ranking for the 2024-2025 school year, placing it among the top 57 elementary schools in Maine.

Overall, Mt Vernon Elementary School stands out as a high-performing, well-resourced public institution providing a quality education to its students. Its consistent academic achievement, low chronic absenteeism, and favorable student-teacher ratio make it a standout school in the region, offering families in Mount Vernon access to an exceptional elementary education.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MEA English Language Arts (2025)	MEA Mathematics (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	Total
Mt Vernon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1507 North Road	Mount Vernon	04352	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 38	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 293-2261	93	11	8.8	46.2%	89 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)	80.2	57^th of 289 public elementary schools	80.3%		64.6	113^th of 288 public elementary schools	60.8%	56	71.1	68.9	$28,668

Cities Near Mount Vernon

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
New Sharon	7.39 mi	1	123^rd
Fayette	7.41 mi	1	248^th
Readfield	7.91 mi	3	132^nd
Belgrade	8.63 mi	1	131^st
Jay	10.35 mi	3	236^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.