For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 939 students in Houlton, ME.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Houlton, ME are Mill Pond School, Houlton Southside School and Houlton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houlton, ME public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Maine public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 84% statewide average). Elementary schools in Houlton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maine public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Maine public elementary school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Houlton, ME (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mill Pond School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
175 Hodgdon Mills Road
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-9228
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-9228
Gr: PK-6 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Houlton Southside School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
65 South Street
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-6027
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-6027
Gr: 3-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Houlton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
60 South Street
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-2285
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-2285
Gr: PK-2 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Houlton, ME?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Houlton, ME include Mill Pond School, Houlton Southside School and Houlton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Houlton?
3 public elementary schools are located in Houlton.
What is the racial composition of students in Houlton?
Houlton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Maine public elementary schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Houlton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Houlton include: Mill Pond School vs. Houlton Elementary School, Houlton Elementary School vs. Mill Pond School, Mill Pond School vs. Houlton Southside School
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