School District · Maine
Regional School Unit 56
📍 Canton, ME · Oxford County · NCES LEAID 2314833
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Mailing Address
147 Weld Street, Dixfield, ME 04224
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
2314833
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Regional School Unit 564 zip codes
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Regional School Unit 56?▼
Regional School Unit 56 serves 4 zip codes: 04221, 04224, 04227, 04290. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Regional School Unit 56 rated?▼
Regional School Unit 56 has an overall rating of 3 out of 10 (Below Average), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 20th percentile among Maine school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Maine only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Regional School Unit 56?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 764 students across 3 schools for Regional School Unit 56.
What grades does Regional School Unit 56 serve?▼
Regional School Unit 56 is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact Regional School Unit 56?▼
You can reach Regional School Unit 56 by phone at (207)562-4300 or by mail at 147 Weld Street, Dixfield, ME 04224. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About Regional School Unit 56
Regional School Unit 56 is a public school district serving 4 zip codes in Maine, primarily in Oxford County. It carries an overall rating of 3/10 (Below Average), the 20th percentile among Maine districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other Maine districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can
be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your
assignment with the district office at (207)562-4300 before making a housing decision.