| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bristol Public Schools | South Bristol | 10/10 Excellent · 98th pct | 81 | 1 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Bristol Public Schools | Bristol | 10/10 Excellent · 97th pct | 276 | 1 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Southport Public Schools | Squirrel Island | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 22 | 1 | K–12 | 2 |
| Nobleboro Public Schools | Nobleboro | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 216 | 1 | K–12 | 1 |
| Regional School Unit 12 | Coopers Mills | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 1,265 | 5 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Regional School Unit 02 | Dresden | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 1,902 | 8 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Edgecomb Public Schools | Edgecomb | 6/10 Average · 57th pct | 126 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor Community School District | Boothbay | 6/10 Average · 56th pct | 500 | 2 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Jefferson Public Schools | Jefferson | 6/10 Average · 55th pct | 329 | 1 | K–12 | 1 |
| School Administrative District 40 | Waldoboro | 4/10 Below Average · 38th pct | 1,800 | 7 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Wiscasset Public Schools | Wiscasset | 2/10 Poor · 12th pct | 461 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Newcastle Public Schools | Newcastle | 1/10 Poor · 7th pct | 98 | — | 9–12 | 1 |
| Damariscotta Public Schools | Damariscotta | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 82 | — | 9–12 | 1 |
| Bremen Public Schools | Bremen | Not rated | 23 | — | 9–12 | 1 |
| Monhegan Plt School Dept | Monhegan | Not rated | 5 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Lincoln County compares
Together they enroll 7,186 students across 31 schools. The largest is Regional School Unit 02 with 1,902 students. Districts here average 5.9/10, above the Maine average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10. 2 of the 15 districts have no state assessment data and are shown as Not rated.
School Districts in Lincoln County, Maine
Lincoln County has 15 public school districts covering 27 zip codes. The top-rated district in Lincoln County is South Bristol Public Schools (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 Lincoln County, ME?
15 school districts serve zip codes in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County, ME?
Of the districts serving Lincoln County, South Bristol Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 98th 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.