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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 04662

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School

161

Students

5-star school

Top rankedMt Desert Elementary School25^th of 289 Maine elementary schools

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Summary:

The 04662 zip code is home to a single outstanding elementary school, Mt Desert Elementary School, which consistently ranks among the top 10% of elementary schools in the state of Maine. This school, part of the Mount Desert Public Schools district, has received a prestigious 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and is known for its exceptional academic performance, small class sizes, and strong community support.

Mt Desert Elementary School's academic results are truly impressive, with 83.16% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 73.68% in Mathematics, and 45.45% in Science - all significantly exceeding the state averages. The school's consistent top-tier ranking within Maine, placing 25th out of 289 elementary schools for the 2024-2025 school year, is a testament to its sustained excellence in providing a high-quality education. Additionally, the school's low student-teacher ratio of 7.6 to 1 allows for personalized attention and support, contributing to its students' success.

While the school's student population is relatively affluent, with only 13.21% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, this factor alone does not fully explain the school's outstanding performance. The combination of dedicated teachers, a supportive community, and a focus on academic achievement has made Mt Desert Elementary School a shining example of educational excellence within the state of Maine.

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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 (2025)
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	$33,088

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.

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