📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 18 Rated Districts in Aroostook County, ME
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | School Administrative District 32 | Ashland | 9/10 Excellent | 80th |
| #2 | School Administrative District 70 | Hodgdon | 8/10 Good | 78th |
| #3 | Easton Public Schools | Easton | 8/10 Good | 75th |
| #4 | Madawaska Public Schools | Madawaska | 8/10 Good | 75th |
| #5 | School Administrative District 01 | Presque Isle | 8/10 Good | 70th |
| #6 | School Administrative District 27 | Fort Kent | 7/10 Good | 67th |
| #7 | School Administrative District 33 | Frenchville | 7/10 Good | 60th |
| #8 | Regional School Unit 39 | Caribou | 6/10 Average | 52nd |
| #9 | School Administrative District 29 | Houlton | 5/10 Average | 49th |
| #10 | Regional School Unit 50 | Dyer Brook | 5/10 Average | 43rd |
| #11 | School Administrative District 42 | Mars Hill | 5/10 Average | 43rd |
| #12 | School Administrative District 20 | Fort Fairfield | 4/10 Below Average | 38th |
| #13 | New Sweden Public Schools | Woodland | 4/10 Below Average | 34th |
| #14 | School Administrative District 24 | Van Buren | 4/10 Below Average | 32nd |
| #15 | School Administration District 10 | Eagle Lake | 2/10 Poor | 18th |
| #16 | Winterville Plantation Public Schools | Eagle Lake | 2/10 Poor | 17th |
| #17 | School Administrative District 45 | Washburn | 1/10 Poor | 7th |
| #18 | Grand Isle Public Schools | Madawaska | 1/10 Poor | 6th |
Best School Districts in Aroostook County, Maine (2026)
This page lists the 18 public school districts headquartered in Aroostook County, Maine that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using EDFacts 2021–22 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Maine, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Aroostook County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Aroostook County, Maine? ▼
Among the 18 rated districts in Aroostook County, Maine, the highest-rated is School Administrative District 32 (Ashland), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 80th percentile of Maine districts on EDFacts 2021–22 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (EDFacts 2021–22), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Maine and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.