| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Public Schools | Athens | 10/10 Excellent · 98th pct | 115 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| School Administrative District 04 | Cambridge | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 502 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| School Administrative District 54 | Canaan | 6/10 Average · 50th pct | 2,229 | 8 | PK–12 | 4 |
| School Administrative District 59 | Madison | 5/10 Average · 48th pct | 575 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| School Administrative District 49 | Fairfield | 4/10 Below Average · 35th pct | 1,895 | 6 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Regional School Unit 19 | Hartland | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 1,931 | 5 | PK–12 | 3 |
| School Administrative District 74 | Anson | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 587 | 4 | PK–12 | 4 |
| School Administrative District 53 | Detroit | 3/10 Below Average · 24th pct | 845 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| School Administrative District 13 | Bingham | 2/10 Poor · 12th pct | 181 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Caratunk Public Schools | Caratunk | Not rated | — | — | K–12 | 1 |
| Education in Unorganized Territory | Rockwood | Not rated | 186 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Harmony Public Schools | Harmony | Not rated | 65 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Regional School Unit 82 | Jackman | Not rated | 157 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| West Forks Plantation Public Schools | West Forks | Not rated | — | — | K–12 | 1 |
How Somerset County compares
Together they enroll 9,268 students across 39 schools. The largest is School Administrative District 54 with 2,229 students. Districts here average 4.8/10, below the Maine average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 10/10. 5 of the 14 districts have no state assessment data and are shown as Not rated.
School Districts in Somerset County, Maine
Somerset County has 14 public school districts covering 25 zip codes. The top-rated district in Somerset County is Athens 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 Somerset County, ME?
14 school districts serve zip codes in Somerset 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 Somerset County, ME?
Of the districts serving Somerset County, Athens 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.