For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,467 students in Newport, ME.
The top-ranked public schools in Newport, ME are Sebasticook Valley Elementary School, Nokomis Regional High School and Nokomis Regional Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newport, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Newport have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Newport, ME (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sebasticook Valley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
337 Williams Road
Newport, ME 04953
(207) 368-4592
Newport, ME 04953
(207) 368-4592
Gr: PK-4 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Nokomis Regional High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
291 Williams Road Suite 2
Newport, ME 04953
(207) 368-4354
Newport, ME 04953
(207) 368-4354
Gr: 9-12 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Nokomis Regional Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
291 Williams Road Suite 1
Newport, ME 04953
(207) 355-3600
Newport, ME 04953
(207) 355-3600
Gr: 5-8 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Newport, ME?
The top-ranked public schools in Newport, ME include Sebasticook Valley Elementary School, Nokomis Regional High School and Nokomis Regional Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Newport?
3 public schools are located in Newport.
What is the racial composition of students in Newport?
Newport public schools minority enrollment is 8% 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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