| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York Public Schools | Cape Neddick | 10/10 Excellent · 95th pct | 1,537 | 4 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Regional School Unit 21 | Kennebunk | 10/10 Excellent · 91st pct | 2,425 | 6 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Wells-Ogunquit Community School District | Ogunquit | 10/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 1,407 | 3 | K–12 | 2 |
| Kittery Public Schools | Kittery | 8/10 Good · 76th pct | 959 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Acton Public Schools | Acton | 8/10 Good · 72nd pct | 246 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| School Administrative District 35 | Eliot | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 2,134 | 5 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Saco Public Schools | Saco | 7/10 Good · 66th pct | 2,788 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| School Administrative District 57 | Alfred | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 2,924 | 7 | PK–12 | 8 |
| School Administrative District 55 | Cornish | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 998 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| School Administrative District 06 | Hollis Center | 5/10 Average · 45th pct | 3,283 | 8 | PK–12 | 3 |
| School Administrative District 60 | Berwick | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 2,911 | 7 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Regional School Unit 23 | Ocean Park | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 666 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Sanford Public Schools | Sanford | 3/10 Below Average · 27th pct | 3,215 | 6 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Biddeford Public Schools | Biddeford | 3/10 Below Average · 26th pct | 2,314 | 6 | PK–12 | 2 |
How York County compares
Together they enroll 27,807 students across 67 schools. The largest is School Administrative District 06 with 3,283 students. Districts here average 6.6/10, above the Maine average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in York County, Maine
York County has 14 public school districts covering 36 zip codes. The top-rated district in York County is York 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 York County, ME?
14 school districts serve zip codes in York 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 York County, ME?
Of the districts serving York County, York Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 95th 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.