| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Town Community School District | Lincolnville | 10/10 Excellent · 93rd pct | 721 | 1 | 9–12 | 1 |
| Regional School Unit 22 | Frankfort | 9/10 Excellent · 84th pct | 2,278 | 7 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Islesboro Public Schools | Islesboro | 9/10 Excellent · 82nd pct | 82 | 1 | K–12 | 1 |
| Regional School Unit 12 | Palermo | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 1,265 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Regional School Unit 71 | Belfast | 4/10 Below Average · 33rd pct | 1,456 | 7 | PK–12 | 3 |
| School Administrative District 53 | Burnham | 3/10 Below Average · 24th pct | 845 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Regional School Unit 20 | Searsport | 3/10 Below Average · 20th pct | 451 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| School Administrative District 03 | Brooks | 1/10 Poor · 2nd pct | 1,070 | 8 | PK–12 | 7 |
How Waldo County compares
Together they enroll 8,168 students across 35 schools. The largest is Regional School Unit 22 with 2,278 students. Districts here average 5.8/10, above the Maine average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Waldo County, Maine
Waldo County has 8 public school districts covering 18 zip codes. The top-rated district in Waldo 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 Waldo County, ME?
8 school districts serve zip codes in Waldo 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 Waldo County, ME?
Of the districts serving Waldo 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.