For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 132 students in Harpswell, ME.
The top-ranked public school in Harpswell, ME is Harpswell Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harpswell, ME public school have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Harpswell have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Harpswell, ME (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harpswell Community School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
308 Harpswell Islands Road
Harpswell, ME 04079
(207) 729-5177
Harpswell, ME 04079
(207) 729-5177
Gr: K-5 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Harpswell, ME?
The top-ranked public schools in Harpswell, ME include Harpswell Community School.
How many public schools are located in Harpswell?
1 public schools are located in Harpswell.
What is the racial composition of students in Harpswell?
Harpswell public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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