Best Public Schools in Readfield, ME

Summary:

The city of Readfield, Maine is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Maranacook Community High School, Maranacook Community Middle School, and Readfield Elementary School. These schools are part of the Regional School Unit 38 district.

Among the standout schools, Maranacook Community High School ranks 43rd out of 121 Maine high schools and has a 3-star rating, with a strong 87.8% 4-year graduation rate and high English Language Arts proficiency. Maranacook Community Middle School also performs well, ranking 42nd out of 92 Maine middle schools and excelling in English Language Arts and Science. In contrast, Readfield Elementary School has more mixed results, with English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency close to or above regional and state averages, but lower Science proficiency.

Across the district, the schools face a concerning 23.4% chronic absenteeism rate, which may require further investigation and intervention. Additionally, the free/reduced lunch rates vary, with Readfield Elementary School having the highest rate at 24.07%, indicating a potential need for additional support and resources for economically disadvantaged students. Overall, the Readfield schools demonstrate a mix of strengths and areas for improvement, providing valuable insights for parents and the community to support student success.

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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
Maranacook Community High School	Public	9-12	2250 Millard Harrison Drive	Readfield	04355	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 38	No	No	No	No	(207) 685-4923	385	33	11.5	33.0%	363 (94.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)	41.2	54^th of 119 public high schools	54.6%		50.8	43^rd of 121 public high schools	64.5%	11	61.3	48.4	32.2	$22,155
Readfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	84 South Road	Readfield	04355	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 38	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 685-4406	183	19	9.6	39.3%	170 (92.9%)	3 (1.6%)	5 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)	50.3	165^th of 289 public elementary schools	42.9%		46.1	183^rd of 288 public elementary schools	36.5%	18	60.7	58.3	28.6	$21,994
Maranacook Community Middle School	Public	6-8	2100 Millard Harrison Drive	Readfield	04355	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 38	No	No	No	No	(207) 685-3128	290	27	10.7	34.1%	275 (94.8%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.4%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	49.1	41^st of 91 public middle schools	54.9%		48.1	42^nd of 92 public middle schools	54.3%	1	69.9	34.7	56.8	$23,801

Cities Near Readfield

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Mount Vernon	4.19 mi	1	51^st
Fayette	4.93 mi	1	248^th
Belgrade	6.17 mi	1	131^st
Manchester	6.74 mi	1	34^th
Winthrop	7.17 mi	3	117^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.