Best Public Schools in York, ME

Summary:

The city of York, Maine is home to a high-performing school district, with 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school. The district is ranked 18th out of 177 districts in the state, and its schools consistently rank among the top performers in Maine. York Middle School stands out as a top-tier institution, ranking 9th out of 92 middle schools in the state and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Similarly, Coastal Ridge Elementary is a standout elementary school, ranking 15th out of 288 and also earning a 5-star rating.

Academically, the schools in the York Public Schools district excel, with high proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. York High School boasts a 87.8% four-year graduation rate, and its test scores are well above the state averages. The district's middle and elementary schools also demonstrate exceptional academic performance, with York Middle School and Coastal Ridge Elementary leading the way.

While the district's overall performance is impressive, there is one area of concern: the high chronic absenteeism rate across all schools, which stands at 23.4%, higher than the state average. The district should focus on addressing this issue to ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed. Nevertheless, the York Public Schools district is a shining example of educational excellence, providing a high-quality education to students from diverse backgrounds.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MEA English Language Arts (2024)	MEA Mathematics (2024)	MEA Science (2024)	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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
York High School	Public	9-12	1 Robert Stevens Drive	York	03909	York County	York Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 363-3621	501	52	9.6	14.2%	464 (92.6%)	3 (0.6%)	12 (2.4%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.8%)	65.4	19^th of 121 public high schools	84.3%		70	16^th of 123 public high schools	87.0%	3	70.2	45.5	53.3	$32,917
York Middle School	Public	5-8	30 Organug Road	York	03909	York County	York Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 363-4214	484	52	9.3	15.1%	443 (91.5%)	4 (0.8%)	16 (3.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.9%)	89.2	9^th of 92 public middle schools	90.2%		86.4	11^th of 96 public middle schools	88.5%	2	82.6	64.1	53.8	$31,632
Village Elementary School-York	Public	K-1	124 York Street	York	03909	York County	York Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 363-4870	188	24	8.0	16.0%	166 (88.3%)	3 (1.6%)	9 (4.8%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.3%)								(n/a)				$37,119
Coastal Ridge Elementary	Public	2-4	1 Coastal Ridge Drive	York	03909	York County	York Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 363-1800	338	32	10.4	15.1%	309 (91.4%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (4.1%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.3%)	93.3	15^th of 288 public elementary schools	94.8%		96.9	5^th of 290 public elementary schools	98.3%	10	78.2	82.7		$28,898

Cities Near York

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Kittery	5.22 mi	2	93^rd
Kittery Point	5.31 mi	1	98^th
Eliot	7.04 mi	2	31^st
South Berwick	7.86 mi	3	70^th
North Berwick	11.37 mi	2	121^st

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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.

Best Public Schools in York, ME

Coastal Ridge Elementary

York Middle School

York High School

Village Elementary School-York

Cities Near York