📊 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 17 Rated Districts in Washington County, ME
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jonesboro Public Schools | Machias | 9/10 Excellent | 87th |
| #2 | Moosabec Community School District | Jonesport | 9/10 Excellent | 86th |
| #3 | School Administrative District 19 | Eastport | 9/10 Excellent | 82nd |
| #4 | Calais Public Schools | Calais | 7/10 Good | 64th |
| #5 | Robbinston Public Schools | Calais | 6/10 Average | 59th |
| #6 | Pembroke Public Schools | Eastport | 6/10 Average | 58th |
| #7 | Perry Public Schools | Eastport | 6/10 Average | 58th |
| #8 | School Administrative District 14 | Danforth | 6/10 Average | 55th |
| #9 | Cutler Public Schools | Cutler | 4/10 Below Average | 31st |
| #10 | School Administrative District 37 | Harrington | 3/10 Below Average | 28th |
| #11 | Whiting Public Schools | Machias | 2/10 Poor | 17th |
| #12 | Waite Public Schools | Baileyville | 2/10 Poor | 15th |
| #13 | Alexander Public Schools | Eastport | 1/10 Poor | 5th |
| #14 | Machiasport Public Schools | Machiasport | 1/10 Poor | 5th |
| #15 | Whitneyville Public Schools | Machias | 1/10 Poor | 4th |
| #16 | Eastport Public Schools | Eastport | 1/10 Poor | 3rd |
| #17 | Cooper Public Schools | Baileyville | 1/10 Poor | 1st |
Best School Districts in Washington County, Maine (2026)
This page lists the 17 public school districts headquartered in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington County, Maine? ▼
Among the 17 rated districts in Washington County, Maine, the highest-rated is Jonesboro Public Schools (Machias), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 87th 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.