Best 04401 Maine Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 3,694 students in 04401, ME.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 04401, ME are Veazie Community School, Fruit Street School and William S. Cohen School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 04401 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Maine public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 84% statewide average). Elementary schools in 04401, ME have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maine public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Maine public elementary school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 04401, ME Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Veazie Community School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1040 School Street
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-6573
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Fruit Street School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
175 Fruit Street
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6270
Gr: PK-3 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
William S. Cohen School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
304 Garland Street
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6230
Gr: 6-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Mary Snow School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
435 Broadway
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6290
Gr: 4-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Glenburn Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
991 Hudson Road
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-8769
Gr: PK-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Fairmount School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
58 Thirteenth Street
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6260
Gr: 4-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Vine Street School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
66 Vine Street
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6300
Gr: PK-3 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #88.
Fourteenth Street School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
224 Fourteenth Street
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6350
Gr: PK-3 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #99.
Patricia A Duran School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
235 Billings Road
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 848-4081
Gr: PK-4 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1010.
Abraham Lincoln School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
45 Forest Avenue
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6280
Gr: PK-3 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1111.
Hermon Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
29 Billings Road
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 848-4070
Gr: 5-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1212.
Downeast School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Moosehead Blvd
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6240
Gr: PK-3 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1313.
James F. Doughty School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
143 Fifth Street
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6220
Gr: 6-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 04401, ME?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 04401, ME include Veazie Community School, Fruit Street School and William S. Cohen School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 04401?
13 public elementary schools are located in 04401.
What is the racial composition of students in 04401?
04401 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Maine public elementary schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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