| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Town Community School District | Camden | 10/10 Excellent · 93rd pct | 721 | 1 | 9–12 | 4 |
| School Administrative District 07 | North Haven | 9/10 Excellent · 88th pct | 50 | 1 | K–12 | 1 |
| St. George Public Schools | Port Clyde | 7/10 Good · 61st pct | 222 | 1 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Regional School Unit 13 | Cushing | 5/10 Average · 48th pct | 1,543 | 6 | PK–12 | 5 |
| School Administrative District 08 | Vinalhaven | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 157 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| School Administrative District 40 | Friendship | 4/10 Below Average · 38th pct | 1,800 | 7 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Isle Au Haut Public Schools | Isle Au Haut | Not rated | 4 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| School Administrative District 65 | Matinicus | Not rated | 1 | 1 | K–12 | 1 |
How Knox County compares
Together they enroll 4,498 students across 19 schools. The largest is School Administrative District 40 with 1,800 students. Districts here average 6.7/10, above the Maine average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 10/10. 2 of the 8 districts have no state assessment data and are shown as Not rated.
School Districts in Knox County, Maine
Knox County has 8 public school districts covering 19 zip codes. The top-rated district in Knox County is Five Town Community School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Maine. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Knox County, ME?
8 school districts serve zip codes in Knox County, ME. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Knox County, ME?
Of the districts serving Knox County, Five Town Community School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 93rd percentile among Maine school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Maine reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Maine and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Maine only, never across state lines.