Penobscot Public Schools

Summary:

Penobscot Public Schools is a small school district in Maine that is home to just one standout elementary school, Penobscot Elementary School. This school has consistently ranked among the top 25 elementary schools in the state over the past three years, earning a 5-star rating from School Digger and boasting exceptional academic performance with proficiency rates well above the state averages.

Penobscot Elementary School's strong performance is evident across several key metrics. Its statewide ranking of 14th out of 289 schools in the 2024-2025 school year, coupled with its consistently high School Digger rating, demonstrate the school's excellence. Additionally, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly higher than the state averages, with ELA proficiency reaching 88.1% in 2024-2025 compared to the state average of 63.84%.

While the school's academic achievements are impressive, the data also suggests potential equity concerns. Penobscot Elementary School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a more affluent student population. This raises questions about access and opportunities for students from lower-income backgrounds. Nevertheless, the school's exceptional performance, dedicated teaching staff, and sustained commitment to excellence make it a standout educational institution within the Penobscot Public Schools district.

District Detail

20 Hinckley Ridge Rd
Blue Hill, ME 04614

(207) 374-9927

SchoolDigger Rank:
7^th of 176 Maine districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 65

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 0

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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
Penobscot Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	66 North Penobscot Road	Penobscot	04476	Hancock County	Penobscot Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 326-9421	65	9	7.0	44.6%	60 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	1 (1.5%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.1%)	93.9	14^th of 289 public elementary schools	95.2%		91.5	21^st of 288 public elementary schools	92.7%	7	88.1	71.4	58.3	$26,552

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Brooksville Public Schools	5.87 mi	1	106^th
Blue Hill Public Schools	6.86 mi	1	15^th
Castine Public Schools	6.98 mi	1	2^nd
Sedgwick Public Schools	7.81 mi	1	135^th
Regional School Unit 25	8.3 mi	4	131^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.