2023 Best Schools in York County

Berwick Academy

Blue checkmark.

Private School,

SOUTH BERWICK, ME,

PK, K-12,

104 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says Berwick Academy has been the best place for me to learn and grow as a student and person the past 6 years. The teachers truly care, the head of school is incredible, and I have never met unkind....

Read 104 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 589,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

#1 Best Public Elementary Schools in York County.

Sea Road School

Regional School Unit No. 21 (MSAD 21), ME,

3-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 331,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#2 Best Public Elementary Schools in York County.

Kennebunkport Consolidated School

Regional School Unit No. 21 (MSAD 21), ME,

K-5,

5 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says We really like this school alot! Its small in size but that's not a downfall its a benefit! Everyone knows each other...students, parents and staff. We are able to watch out for each other and solve....

Read 5 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 154,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

#3 Best Public Elementary Schools in York County.

Kennebunk Elementary School

Regional School Unit No. 21 (MSAD 21), ME,

PK, K-2,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 358,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#4 Best Public Elementary Schools in York County.

Mildred L. Day School

Regional School Unit No. 21 (MSAD 21), ME,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 189,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#1 Best Public Middle Schools in York County.

Middle School of the Kennebunks

Regional School Unit No. 21 (MSAD 21), ME,

6-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says My experience at MSK was outstanding! I would go back there in a heartbeat if I could. Kids are nice, teachers are amazing and the facilities are good as well. Every single teacher there cares about....

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 557,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#2 Best Public Middle Schools in York County.

Marshwood Middle School

Regional School Unit No. 35 (MSAD 35), ME,

6-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 492,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#5 Best Public Elementary Schools in York County.

Horace Mitchell Primary School

Kittery Public Schools, ME,

K-3,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 282,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

#1 Best Public High Schools in York County.

Kennebunk High School

Regional School Unit No. 21 (MSAD 21), ME,

9-12,

119 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says Kennebunk High School offers a variety of extracurricular activities such as sports, different clubs, and volunteer opportunities. Our clubs rang from environmental based, political based, school....

Read 119 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 751,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#3 Best Public Middle Schools in York County.

York Middle School

York Public Schools, ME,

5-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 519,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

#6 Best Public Elementary Schools in York County.

Coastal Ridge Elementary School

York Public Schools, ME,

2-4,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 358,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#7 Best Public Elementary Schools in York County.

Dayton Consolidated School

Dayton Public Schools, ME,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 118,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

#4 Best Public Middle Schools in York County.

Wells Junior High School

Blue checkmark.

Wells-Ogunquit Community School District, ME,

5-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 431,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#8 Best Public Elementary Schools in York County.

Marshwood Great Works School

Regional School Unit No. 35 (MSAD 35), ME,

4-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 295,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

#9 Best Public Elementary Schools in York County.

Eliot Elementary School

Regional School Unit No. 35 (MSAD 35), ME,

PK, K-3,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 303,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

Thornton Academy

Blue checkmark.

Private School,

SACO, ME,

6-12,

267 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says This school has prepared me so well for college! Whether it’s on the track or in the classroom, there’s always someone around you to help lead you in the right direction. I came from another private....

Read 267 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 1,519,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#5 Best Public Middle Schools in York County.

Shapleigh School

Kittery Public Schools, ME,

4-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 401,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

#6 Best Public Middle Schools in York County.

Saco Middle School

Saco Public Schools, ME,

6-8,

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 601,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#10 Best Public Elementary Schools in York County.

Wells Elementary School

Wells-Ogunquit Community School District, ME,

PK, K-4,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says The Wells school system is full of eager educators and stuff members. Everyone is happy to be at work, works hard and loves their students..

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 510,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#2 Best Public High Schools in York County.

Wells High School

Wells-Ogunquit Community School District, ME,

9-12,

122 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says It's really good for a high school, but there are some things that bother me a bit. WHS puts so much emphasis on the football team above any other sports or clubs. It seems as if they don't care....

Read 122 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 403,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#3 Best Public High Schools in York County.

York High School

York Public Schools, ME,

9-12,

136 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says I enjoyed my time at York high school! I was a three season varsity athlete, and managed to balance my schoolwork with sports. York High School was one of the very top schools in the state of Maine....

Read 136 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 529,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#11 Best Public Elementary Schools in York County.

C.K. Burns School

Saco Public Schools, ME,

3-5,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says All 3 of my children have gone to this excellent school. I myself went to this school as well as my parents before me. I love everything about C.K. Burns School. Ive always loved the faculty and the....

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 565,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#4 Best Public High Schools in York County.

Marshwood High School

Regional School Unit No. 35 (MSAD 35), ME,

9-12,

145 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says As someone who went to a public school all throughout middle school, Marshwood was a nice introduction into public school. All the teachers made me feel welcomed and my peers made these past 4 years....

Read 145 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 736,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#12 Best Public Elementary Schools in York County.

Lebanon Elementary School

Regional School Unit No. 60 (MSAD 60), ME,

4-5,

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 149,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#5 Best Public High Schools in York County.

Robert W. Traip Academy

Kittery Public Schools, ME,

9-12,

73 Niche users give it an average review of 3.1 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says Small school and town, but amazing staff and community. Wouldn't change it for anything. Played sports throughout my four years and the support was amazing. The alumni are very involved and give back....

Read 73 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 265,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,