For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 539 students in Calais, ME.
The top-ranked public schools in Calais, ME are Calais Elementary School and Calais Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calais, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Calais have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Calais, ME (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Calais Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
53 Garfield Street
Calais, ME 04619
(207) 454-2000
Calais, ME 04619
(207) 454-2000
Gr: PK-6 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Calais Middle/high School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
34 Blue Devil Hill Suite 2
Calais, ME 04619
(207) 454-2591
Calais, ME 04619
(207) 454-2591
Gr: 7-12 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
St. Croix Regional Technical Center
Vocational School
34 Blue Devil Hill Suite 1
Calais, ME 04619
(207) 454-2581
Calais, ME 04619
(207) 454-2581
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Calais, ME?
The top-ranked public schools in Calais, ME include Calais Elementary School and Calais Middle/high School.
How many public schools are located in Calais?
3 public schools are located in Calais.
What is the racial composition of students in Calais?
Calais public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Maine public schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Calais are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Calais include: Calais Middle/high School vs. Calais Elementary School
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