Best Public Schools in Steep Falls, ME

Summary:

The city of Steep Falls, Maine is home to a single public elementary school, Steep Falls Elementary School, which serves students in grades K-4. This standout institution has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Maine elementary schools in recent years, reaching as high as the 53rd percentile in 2023-2024.

Steep Falls Elementary School's performance on state assessments is significantly above the regional and state averages. In 2024-2025, 80.43% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 60.04% for the Regional School Unit 06/Maine School Admin District 06 and 63.84% for the state. In math, 52.17% of Steep Falls students were proficient, versus 41.43% for the district and 49.38% for the state. The school also boasts a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14:1 and a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4%.

Overall, Steep Falls Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution in the region, providing a quality education and effectively preparing its students for academic success. The school's strong performance and positive metrics suggest it is a model for other schools in the area and a desirable choice for families seeking an excellent 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
Steep Falls Elementary School	Public	K-5	781 Boundary Road	Steep Falls	04085	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 06/Maine School Admin District 06	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 675-3321	85	7	11.6	41.2%	77 (90.6%)	2 (2.4%)	1 (1.2%)	4 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	72.2	80^th of 289 public elementary schools	72.3%		80.4	53^rd of 288 public elementary schools	81.6%	27	80.4	52.2	$24,941

Cities Near Steep Falls

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Limington	3.73 mi	1	212^th
Standish	4.05 mi	3	142^nd
Buxton	4.23 mi	2	213^th
West Baldwin	5.87 mi	1
Sebago	7.43 mi	2	57^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.