2023 Best Schools with Gifted and Talented Programs in Aroostook County

• Limestone, ME•

• Public School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.35 out of 5  48 reviews

Senior: The school has strong ethics and intelligence. Many of the students and faculty are respected and treated as equals. Students are always challenged with their courses and can most always have an increase in difficulty level if needed. Teachers are humble and are easily approachable, but in the past few years have been leaving often. Many of the students are becoming attached to teachers that leave very soon. The change from a normal school to a boarding assesses the strengths of a student and brings them to the surface. Allowing many students to blossom as their own person able to research and find a strong career path. MSSM molds many students to a fine young adult, but because of the small bubble around MSSM few students also are heavily troubled with seclusion and find that a normal high school would be better suit. Covering all of MSSM academics, student life, and teacher life this magnet school is well rounded and is more than fit to develop strong smart adults for the future.... Read 48 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 100

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Easton Public Schools, ME•

• PK, K-6

• grade A minus

• Students 125

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Regional School Unit No. 70 (MSAD 70), ME•

• PK, K-6

• grade A minus

• Students 268

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Regional School Unit No. 79 (MSAD 79), ME•

• PK, K-5

• grade A minus

• Students 211

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Regional School Unit No. 33 (MSAD 33), ME•

• PK, K-6

• grade B+

• Students 140

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Regional School Unit No. 29 (MSAD 29), ME•

• 3-5

• grade B

• Students 311

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Regional School Unit No. 29 (MSAD 29), ME•

• 6-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: Houlton Middle/High School has been amazing for my son. He has lived in many different places throughout his life and experienced tons of different schools, and this one is by far the best. He has made tons of friends which is a big deal for him. He loves going to chess club after school and has excelled in science and math. The teachers really try to encourage the students, even the ones that look like they may be falling behind. When we went to the awards ceremony for 6th, 7th & 8th grade a couple of weeks ago, we were so surprised at how all of the students in every grade encourage each other and cheered each other on, no matter if they got an award or not. I would highly recommend this school.... Read 1 review

• grade B

• Students 294

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Regional School Unit No. 29 (MSAD 29), ME•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.89 out of 5  37 reviews

Senior: At Houlton High School I feel that my experience is one of the best options for a small town to have. I hear many students from neighboring schools complain about teachers and education, but at Houlton, I have never once doubted the education system or disliked a teacher of mine! Students and parents from Houlton’s community have proved time and time again to be kind and generous to everyone. This kindness carries on throughout the high school. Students are raised to continue generosity and a caring mindset while school is in session. Cliques are a well-known aspect to high schools, but in Houlton I gladly see students around my school including everyone and making sure nobody feels left out. Overall, students and staff have made my high school experience outstanding and I’m proud to be attending Houlton High School!... Read 37 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 376

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Regional School Unit No. 79 (MSAD 79), ME•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3.2 out of 5  5 reviews

Middle School Student: Presque Isle Middle School is a very awesome school! They have loads of after school activities and lots of great teachers! Most teachers are nice, especially the 6th grade staff members. The school offers a variety of sports, but one thing I wish they had was volleyball. For exploratory they do art, music, gym, tech ed, and health. I'd say this school is just an average middle school.... Read 5 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 378

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Regional School Unit No. 79 (MSAD 79), ME•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.93 out of 5  117 reviews

Senior: The staff is very nice, the teachers are excellent. Our sports teams have been state champion holders and our competition theatre group is really good! I would like to see more opportunity nationally for high school seniors, despite us being just a small northern maine town!... Read 117 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 480

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Regional School Unit No. 86 (MSAD 86), ME•

• PK, K-5

• grade B minus

• Students 201

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Madawaska Public Schools, ME•

• 7-12

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  Rating 3.45 out of 5  31 reviews

Senior: Teachers are kind and care about the future of their students. The school offers many subjects, sports, clubs, and activities.... Read 31 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 198

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Regional School Unit No. 79 (MSAD 79), ME•

• 3-5

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  Rating 3 out of 5  1 review

• grade B minus

• Students 273

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Easton Public Schools, ME•

• 7-12

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  Rating 4.1 out of 5  20 reviews

Sophomore: Going to Easton has changed me alot. Between the tight community and low student/teacher ratio, I have made alot of amazing friends at Easton. The teachers actually care, and the people here are more like family than anything else. My academics have gotten better with great teachers behind math, science, and history subjects. And finally the sports teams are very close with eachother and always seem to be the underdogs, reaching above and beyond other school's expectations.... Read 20 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 96

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Woodland Public Schools, ME•

• PK, K-8

• grade C+

• Students 151

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Madawaska Public Schools, ME•

• PK, K-6

• grade C+

• Students 209

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Maine School Adminstrative District No. 27, ME•

• PK, K-6

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  Rating 1 out of 5  1 review

• grade C+

• Students 447

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Regional School Unit No. 39 (MSAD 39), ME•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.43 out of 5  77 reviews

Alum: Most teachers had a good understanding of the topics they were teaching, well run. The other staff(non teachers) were very helpful in the transition from middle school to highschool and then again in the transition from highschool to college. My current University had great communication to my highschool which was helpful. Science class had lots of hands on experiments and labs. Math teacher were very helpful which leads me to a study and tutoring center called transitions which helped.... Read 77 reviews

• grade C+

• Students 460

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Regional School Unit No. 86 (MSAD 86), ME•

• 6-12

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  Rating 2.88 out of 5  34 reviews

Senior: Fort Fairfield Middle/High School definitely has it's perks! Being able to be properly educated in a small community has taught me much more than just mathematics or science. Knowing the name of every person in your graduating class is something that I think many people can overlook. Being able to do this you are able to connect with people your own age and learn together. Also, you are able to build a very strong connection with your teachers who make time before or after school to help make sure than you are successful. They all know you by name and are able to relate to you on more than just your school life. Along with the academics, Fort Fairfield also has great athletic programs. I have been a part of multiple extracurricular activities including varsity soccer, varsity basketball, and varsity softball. These team sports have helped me make friends and learn how to be a part of a team. For going to such a small and rural school, Fort Fairfield has prepared me for the future!... Read 34 reviews

• grade C

• Students 268

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Regional School Unit No. 70 (MSAD 70), ME•

• 7-12

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  Rating 3.95 out of 5  20 reviews

Senior: Hodgdon Middle/Highschool is a small school that allows its students to be close to one another. It is a great place to earn an education that will set you up for future endeavors. However, it lacks diversity ethically and politically. Overall, Hodgdon Middle/Highschool is a great school to attend.... Read 20 reviews

• grade C

• Students 209

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Regional School Unit No. 45 (MSAD 45), ME•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.23 out of 5  40 reviews

Alum: I thorougly enjoyed my high school experience. I went to a small school and so everyone knew everyone. Washburn is an extremely friendly town and the people here are always willing to lend a helping hand. My favorite part about high school were participating in sports. The entire town would be there cheering you on no matter what. However the only negative thing I could say about my little school is the fact that it needs to be a litter bigger so it can become more accomodating to everyones needs.... Read 40 reviews

• grade C

• Students 103

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Regional School Unit No. 33 (MSAD 33), ME•

• 7-12

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  Rating 3.79 out of 5  34 reviews

Middle School Student: Wisdom Middle High School is a great school! It's very small. There's only about 100 kids but it's a great school. There are many academic standards that the school pushes you to reach in order for you to be successful in life. There are many clubs and extra curricular activities. The school is full of many teachers that care about you, support you, and help to to succeed. There is also a program at Wisdom Middle High School that helps the kids prepare for college. It is a great school and I really wouldn't change anything!... Read 34 reviews

• grade C

• Students 106

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Regional School Unit No. 32 (MSAD 32), ME•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.78 out of 5  23 reviews

Senior: This school is a very respectable school. There are no issues socially, and there are no serious bullying issues.... Read 23 reviews

• grade C

• Students 262

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Maine School Adminstrative District No. 27, ME•

• 7-8

• grade C

• Students 139

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Maine School Adminstrative District No. 27, ME•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.53 out of 5  68 reviews

Senior: While there are not many extracurricular activities (especially besides soccer, basketball, track, and other sports), Community High School in Fort Kent offers a very safe and peaceful learning environment. The crime rate in Fort Kent is very, very low, and growing up in this community has made me feel very safe and secure at school. Not only is it peaceful, the learning environment, due to a smaller student body than most schools, is very personal and individualized. This gives students the opportunity to have more of the teacher's attention fixated on them equally as much as the other students. This helps students to progress faster than students at schools with higher student body populations. If you are thinking about sending your child for Community High School in Fort Kent, I would definitely encourage you to do so.... Read 68 reviews

• grade C

• Students 254

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1