Best Public Schools in Trenton, ME

Summary:

The city of Trenton, Maine is home to a single standout school, Trenton Elementary School, which serves grades PK-8 and is part of the Trenton Public Schools district. This school consistently outperforms state and district averages on academic assessments, ranking among the top 21% of elementary schools in Maine.

Trenton Elementary School boasts impressive metrics, including a low chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4% and an exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 7.9 to 1. In the 2024-2025 school year, 79.75% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, 56.96% in Mathematics, and 52% in Science, exceeding both district and state averages. The school's strong academic performance is further reflected in its ranking as one of the top 61 elementary schools in Maine.

While 28.26% of Trenton Elementary School students receive free or reduced-price lunch, this percentage is still lower than the state average, suggesting the school serves a relatively more affluent student population. Overall, Trenton Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution that is delivering quality education to its students and contributing to the educational landscape of the Trenton community.

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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
Trenton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	51 School Road	Trenton	04605	Hancock County	Trenton Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 667-8447	120	18	6.8	35.8%	107 (89.2%)	6 (5.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.2%)	78.8	61^st of 289 public elementary schools	78.9%		59.5	127^th of 288 public elementary schools	55.9%	66	79.8	57.0	52.0	$35,343

Cities Near Trenton

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Aurora	3.75 mi	1	96^th
Eastbrook	10.61 mi	1	148^th
Otis	11.19 mi	1	215^th
Holden	13.6 mi	2	55^th
Bradley	14.19 mi	1

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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.