Best Public Schools in Whitefield, ME

Summary:

The city of Whitefield, Maine is home to a single standout elementary school, Whitefield Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. This school has consistently ranked among the top 50 elementary schools in the state, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past 3 years, and outperforming both regional and state averages in academic proficiency across English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

With an enrollment of 183 students, Whitefield Elementary School boasts impressive academic achievements, including 82.64% proficiency in ELA, 59.5% in Math, and 52.78% in Science - all well above the district and state averages. The school also serves a diverse student population, with nearly half of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite a higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4%, the school's consistent high performance and ranking suggest it is providing a quality education to its community.

Overall, Whitefield Elementary School, part of the Regional School Unit 12 district, stands out as a model of academic excellence in the Whitefield, Maine area, offering students a strong educational foundation and opportunities for growth and 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
Whitefield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	164 Grand Army Road	Whitefield	04353	Lincoln County	Regional School Unit 12	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 549-7691	184	16	11.5	57.1%	175 (95.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	82.8	48^th of 289 public elementary schools	83.4%		65.4	109^th of 288 public elementary schools	62.2%	61	82.6	59.5	52.8	$24,913

Cities Near Whitefield

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Chelsea	6.32 mi	1	99^th
Windsor	6.99 mi	1	61^st
Pittston	7.22 mi	1	78^th
South Gardiner	7.53 mi	1	195^th
Jefferson	7.74 mi	1	190^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.