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2019 Best School Districts in Penobscot CountyAbout this List

The 2019 Best School Districts ranking is based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Ranking factors include state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, teacher quality, public school district ratings, and more. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

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Best Districts
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  1. Bangor School Department

    • School District
    • Bangor, ME
    • 11
    1 Best School Districts in Penobscot County

    Niche User: Academics were always challenging; amazing teachers! Wish more classes were offered to help with life after high school such as cooking, finances, etc, everyday "need-to-know" common sense stuff. It is not common sense unless it is taught!
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    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 10 Total Schools
    • 3,655 Students
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  2. Regional School Unit No. 26 (MSAD 26)

    • School District
    • Orono, ME
    • 1
    2 Best School Districts in Penobscot County

    Niche User: This school is academically very strong. The teachers and staff impact the kids academically and strengthen them, by exploring different ideas, and sharing intelligence with each other. It's also not a huge school, so everyone knows one another, and it's easy to get one on one time with many teachers.
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    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 3 Total Schools
    • 581 Students
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  3. Regional School Unit 22

    • School District
    • Hampden, ME
    3 Best School Districts in Penobscot County
    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 7 Total Schools
    • 2,345 Students
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  4. Sponsored

    Roanoke Catholic School

    • Private School
    • Roanoke, VA
    • PK, K-12
    • 52

    Senior: Roanoke Catholic is a school that teaches students belong the classroom and prepares them for either college. In the past years, 100 percent of Catholic seniors have attended college and this year the seniors have received over 2.5 million in scholarships. I started Roanoke Catholic two years ago and it was a big change coming from public school. In public schools you could slide by without doing your homework, but at Roanoke Catholic all work is required and graded as a test grade. Roanoke Catholic does not let you fall through the cracks. I also must say the food is outstanding!!
    One thing I really did not like were the uniforms. In public school you basically wore what you want, but not in private school. My first year the gentlemen had to wear a shirt and tie during the winter and in the summer a polo shirt with the school’s logo and khaki pants or shorts. This year they changed the dress code to where gentlemen could wear the polo shirt and khaki pants all year around.
    Read 52 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 516 Students
    • 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  5. Regional School Unit No. 34 (MSAD 34)

    • School District
    • Old Town, ME
    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 5 Total Schools
    • 1,274 Students
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  6. Hermon School Department

    • School District
    • Hermon, ME
    • 12

    Senior: Hermon High School prepares students for college, it is the initial and final goal for everyone who goes here. Whether it be extracurricular, or sport-like you are often to find many friends. Unlike the middle school people and teachers welcome you with open arms, and treat you nicely.

    The teachers here are sweet, caring, confident, and teach others in ways that everyone can understand. Those who are struggling can often go to them for help, and are available everyday except Wednesday in which they have a staff meeting.

    The school allows its students to apply so they can be apart of UTC (United Technologies Center). This center prepares you for a career in the future if you are not wanting to go to college, and works with the school for planned absences or arrival times.
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    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 3 Total Schools
    • 978 Students
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  7. Brewer School Department

    • School District
    • Brewer, ME
    • 11

    Alum: I think that Brewer High School provided a large amount of opportunities for me. I think that unfortunately, the school is a bit under funded and that meant that academically it wasn't the best, but the sports department gets good funding and there are many extracurriculars.
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    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 2 Total Schools
    • 1,330 Students
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  10. East Millinocket School Department

    • School District
    • East Millinocket, ME
    • C
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 2 Total Schools
    • 202 Students
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  11. Regional School Unit No. 67 (MSAD 67)

    • School District
    • Lincoln, ME
    • C
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 3 Total Schools
    • 942 Students
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  12. Regional School Unit No. 46 (MSAD 46)

    • School District
    • Dexter, ME
    • C
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 3 Total Schools
    • 931 Students
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  14. Regional School Unit No. 31 (MSAD 31)

    • School District
    • Lagrange, ME
    • C
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 3 Total Schools
    • 482 Students
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  15. Millinocket School Department

    • School District
    • Millinocket, ME
    • C-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 2 Total Schools
    • 492 Students
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  16. Regional School Unit No. 64 (MSAD 64)

    • School District
    • East Corinth, ME
    • 3

    Alum: I thoroughly enjoyed my experience in this school district. I loved working with the teachers and they truly helped me get the best education possible.
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    • C-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 7 Total Schools
    • 1,072 Students
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  19. Regional School Unit No. 63 (MSAD 63)

    • School District
    • Holden, ME
    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 3 Total Schools
    • 863 Students
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  20. Regional School Unit No. 87 (MSAD 87)

    • School District
    • Carmel, ME
    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 3 Total Schools
    • 854 Students
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  21. Regional School Unit No. 30 (MSAD 30)

    • School District
    • Lee, ME
    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 3 Total Schools
    • 251 Students
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