For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,212 students in 04915, ME (there are , serving 20 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 04915, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 04915, ME are Captain Albert W. Stevens School, Belfast Area High School and Kermit S Nickerson School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 04915 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in 04915, ME have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 04915, ME Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Captain Albert W. Stevens School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
31 Elementary Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-3510
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-3510
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Belfast Area High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25 Lions Way
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-1790
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-1790
Gr: 9-12 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Kermit S Nickerson School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18 Townhouse Road
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-1858
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-1858
Gr: 3-5 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
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 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
14 Swan Lake Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4420
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4420
Gr: PK-2 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Waldo County Tech Ctr-region 7
Vocational School
1022 Waterville Road
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 407-9282
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 407-9282
04915, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
9 School Street
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4020
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4020
Gr: 3-5 | 116 students Minority enrollment: 2%
256 High Street
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4010
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4010
Gr: K-3 | 122 students Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 04915, ME?
The top-ranked public schools in 04915, ME include Captain Albert W. Stevens School, Belfast Area High School and Kermit S Nickerson School.
How many public schools are located in 04915?
6 public schools are located in 04915.
What percentage of students in 04915 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 04915 are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 04915?
04915 public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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