Best Public Schools in Zip Code 04662

Summary:

The 04662 zip code is home to a single standout school, Mt Desert Elementary School, which serves grades PK-8 and is part of the Mount Desert Public Schools district. This public elementary school consistently ranks among the top schools in Maine, with exceptional academic performance and a supportive learning environment for its 159 students.

Mt Desert Elementary School boasts impressive test scores, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school's chronic absenteeism rate is also lower than the state average, indicating a high level of student engagement. Additionally, the school has a very low student-teacher ratio of 7.6 to 1, suggesting personalized attention and support for each student.

Overall, Mt Desert Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution within the 04662 zip code, providing a quality education and nurturing environment for its students. The school's consistent top rankings, strong academic metrics, and supportive learning conditions make it an attractive option for families seeking an exceptional educational experience for their children.

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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
Mt Desert Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	8 Joy Road	Northeast Harbor	04662	Hancock County	Mount Desert Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 276-3348	161	22	7.3	23.6%	138 (85.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (9.3%)	90.6	25^th of 289 public elementary schools	91.3%		88.4	31^st of 288 public elementary schools	89.2%	6	83.2	73.7	45.5	$36,321

Cities Near Zip Code 04662

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Northeast Harbor	0.37 mi	1	23^rd
Southwest Harbor	2.18 mi	1	67^th
Cranberry Isles	3.2 mi	1
Bass Harbor	4.22 mi	1	127^th
Bar Harbor	5.52 mi	2	9^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.