For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 790 students in Rockland, ME (there are , serving 148 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Rockland, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Rockland, ME are Oceanside High School and South School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockland, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Rockland have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rockland, ME (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Oceanside High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Broadway
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2010
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2010
Gr: 9-12 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
South School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30 Broadway
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2020
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2020
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Mid-coast Sch Of Tech-region 8
Vocational School
One Main Street
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 594-2161
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 594-2161
Rockland, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 Broadway
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2010
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2010
Gr: 10-12 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
30 Broadway
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2020
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2020
Gr: 5-7 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Rockland, ME?
The top-ranked public schools in Rockland, ME include Oceanside High School and South School.
How many public schools are located in Rockland?
3 public schools are located in Rockland.
What percentage of students in Rockland go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Rockland are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rockland?
Rockland public schools minority enrollment is 9% 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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