For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 1,378 students in Waldo County, ME.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Waldo County, ME are Lincolnville Central School, Islesboro Central School and Edna Drinkwater School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waldo County, ME public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Maine public middle school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 85% statewide average). Middle schools in Waldo County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Maine public middle school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Waldo County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincolnville Central School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
523 Hope Road
Lincolnville, ME 04849
(207) 763-3366
Lincolnville, ME 04849
(207) 763-3366
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Islesboro Central School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
159 Alumni Drive
Islesboro, ME 04848
(207) 734-2251
Islesboro, ME 04848
(207) 734-2251
Gr: K-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Edna Drinkwater School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
56 Bayside Road
Lincolnville, ME 04849
(207) 338-3430
Lincolnville, ME 04849
(207) 338-3430
Gr: K-8 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Samuel L Wagner Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19 Williams Way
Winterport, ME 04496
(207) 223-4309
Winterport, ME 04496
(207) 223-4309
Gr: 5-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Palermo Consolidated School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 Route 3
Palermo, ME 04354
(207) 993-2352
Palermo, ME 04354
(207) 993-2352
Gr: K-8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #66.
Troy A Howard Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
173 Lincolnville Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-3320
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-3320
Gr: 6-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Searsport District Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
26 Mortland Road
Searsport, ME 04974
(207) 548-2313
Searsport, ME 04974
(207) 548-2313
Gr: 6-8 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #88.
Mt View Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
575 Mount View Road
Thorndike, ME 04986
(207) 568-7561
Thorndike, ME 04986
(207) 568-7561
Gr: 6-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Waldo County, ME?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Waldo County, ME include Lincolnville Central School, Islesboro Central School and Edna Drinkwater School.
How many public middle schools are located in Waldo County?
8 public middle schools are located in Waldo County.
What is the racial composition of students in Waldo County?
Waldo County public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Maine public middle schools average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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