For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 448 students in Thorndike, ME.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Thorndike, ME are Mt View Middle School and Mt View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thorndike, ME public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Maine public elementary school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 84% statewide average). Elementary schools in Thorndike have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public elementary school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Thorndike, ME (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mt View Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
575 Mount View Road
Thorndike, ME 04986
(207) 568-7561
Thorndike, ME 04986
(207) 568-7561
Grades: 6-8
| 235 students
Rank: #22.
Mt View Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
573 Mount View Road
Thorndike, ME 04986
(207) 568-7541
Thorndike, ME 04986
(207) 568-7541
Grades: K-5
| 213 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Thorndike, ME?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Thorndike, ME include Mt View Middle School and Mt View Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Thorndike?
2 public elementary schools are located in Thorndike.
What is the racial composition of students in Thorndike?
Thorndike public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public elementary schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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