| Metric | Ellsworth Public Schools | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 1,328 | 3,544 | ↓ Smaller than avg |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 7 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $21,055/yr | $17,619/yr | ↑ 20% above avg |
| District Type | Public School District | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | Not rated | — | Not comparable |
| District | Rating | Percentile | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellsworth Public Schools (this district) | Not rated | — | 1,328 |
| Regional School Unit 24 | 5/10 | 47th | 834 |
| Dedham Public Schools | 10/10 | 96th | 202 |
| School Administrative District 63 | 8/10 | 72nd | 557 |
About Ellsworth Public Schools
Zip code 04605 in Ellsworth, Maine is served by Ellsworth Public Schools for public school enrollment. The district covers grades Pre-K–12th. This page provides a data-driven overview of Ellsworth Public Schools’s funding levels, size, rating, and what families should know before enrolling or making a housing decision in this area.
About this district’s rating
Ellsworth Public Schools does not have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating yet. Our ratings rank each district’s state reading and math proficiency against the other districts in Maine that this site covers, and Ellsworth Public Schools was not part of that comparison when the Maine ratings were last calculated. That says nothing about its schools’ results — the Maine state report card publishes them, and families should review it, contact the district and visit schools before making a housing or enrollment decision.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 04605
Children in zip code 04605 are assigned to Ellsworth Public Schools for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K–12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 04605, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Ellsworth Public Schools at the number listed on the district website or visit the district’s official website. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Maine districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Ellsworth
Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because Ellsworth Public Schools serves zip code 04605, buyers should factor school district quality into their overall evaluation of homes in zip code 04605. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Maine, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Ellsworth Public Schools programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 04605.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments and phone numbers are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring; per-pupil spending comes from the US Census Bureau's Annual Survey of School System Finances, released about two years after the fiscal year it covers. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Ellsworth Public Schools before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 04605 data.