Waldo County Public Schools
Waldo County, Maine
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
27
public schools
Total Enrollment
4,049
students
School Districts
10
districts
How to use the Waldo County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Maine; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Waldo County has 10 district entries. RSU 03/MSAD 03 is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 8 schools.
School records are spread across 17 listed communities. Belfast has the most listed schools, with 4 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 15 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
27
in Waldo County
Reported Enrollment
4,049
26 schools reporting
School Districts
10
districts
Charter Schools
1
4% of total
School Level Breakdown
10 School Districts in Waldo County
RSU 22
RSU 71
RSU 03/MSAD 03
RSU 20
Lincolnville Public Schools
Ecology Learning Center
Northport Public Schools
Islesboro Public Schools
Maine Ocean School
Waldo-Region 7
27 Public Schools in Waldo County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 27 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast Area High School | Listed only | RSU 71 | Belfast, 04915Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 496 |
| Troy A Howard Middle School | Listed only | RSU 71 | Belfast, 04915Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 340 |
| Mt View High School | Listed only | RSU 03/MSAD 03 | Thorndike, 04986Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 315 |
| Leroy H Smith School | Listed only | RSU 22 | Winterport, 04496Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 274 |
| Captain Albert W. Stevens School | Listed only | RSU 71 | Belfast, 04915Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 258 |
| Mt View Middle School | Listed only | RSU 03/MSAD 03 | Thorndike, 04986Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 230 |
| Mt View Elementary School | Listed only | RSU 03/MSAD 03 | Thorndike, 04986Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 216 |
| Searsport Elementary | Listed only | RSU 20 | Searsport, 04974Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 214 |
| Samuel L Wagner Middle School | Listed only | RSU 22 | Winterport, 04496Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 213 |
| Lincolnville Central School | Listed only | Lincolnville Public Schools | Lincolnville, 04849Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 204 |
| Searsport District High School | Listed only | RSU 20 | Searsport, 04974Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 133 |
| Ames Elementary School | Listed only | RSU 71 | Searsmont, 04973Rural: Distant | 2–5 | Primary | 126 |
| Palermo Consolidated School | Listed only | RSU 12 | Palermo, 04354Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 122 |
| Morse Memorial School | Listed only | RSU 03/MSAD 03 | Brooks, 04921Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 103 |
| Searsport District Middle School | Listed only | RSU 20 | Searsport, 04974Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 101 |
| Ecology Learning Ctr | Listed only | Ecology Learning Center | Unity, 04988Rural: Distant | 9–12 | Charter | 100 |
| East Belfast School | Listed only | RSU 71 | Belfast, 04915Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 97 |
| Edna Drinkwater School | Listed only | Northport Public Schools | Northport, 04849Rural: Fringe | KG–8 | Primary | 84 |
| Islesboro Central School | Listed only | Islesboro Public Schools | Islesboro, 04848Rural: Distant | KG–12 | Other | 82 |
| Gladys Weymouth Elem School | Listed only | RSU 71 | Morrill, 04952Rural: Distant | PK–1 | Primary | 74 |
Belfast Area High School
RSU 71
Belfast, 04915 / Town: Distant
Troy A Howard Middle School
RSU 71
Belfast, 04915 / Rural: Fringe
Mt View High School
RSU 03/MSAD 03
Thorndike, 04986 / Rural: Distant
Leroy H Smith School
RSU 22
Winterport, 04496 / Rural: Distant
Captain Albert W. Stevens School
RSU 71
Belfast, 04915 / Town: Distant
Mt View Middle School
RSU 03/MSAD 03
Thorndike, 04986 / Rural: Distant
Mt View Elementary School
RSU 03/MSAD 03
Thorndike, 04986 / Rural: Distant
Searsport Elementary
RSU 20
Searsport, 04974 / Rural: Distant
Samuel L Wagner Middle School
RSU 22
Winterport, 04496 / Rural: Distant
Lincolnville Central School
Lincolnville Public Schools
Lincolnville, 04849 / Rural: Distant
Searsport District High School
RSU 20
Searsport, 04974 / Rural: Distant
Ames Elementary School
RSU 71
Searsmont, 04973 / Rural: Distant
Palermo Consolidated School
RSU 12
Palermo, 04354 / Rural: Remote
Morse Memorial School
RSU 03/MSAD 03
Brooks, 04921 / Rural: Distant
Searsport District Middle School
RSU 20
Searsport, 04974 / Rural: Distant
Ecology Learning Ctr
Ecology Learning Center
Unity, 04988 / Rural: Distant
East Belfast School
RSU 71
Belfast, 04915 / Town: Distant
Edna Drinkwater School
Northport Public Schools
Northport, 04849 / Rural: Fringe
Islesboro Central School
Islesboro Public Schools
Islesboro, 04848 / Rural: Distant
Gladys Weymouth Elem School
RSU 71
Morrill, 04952 / Rural: Distant
Waldo County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Waldo County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Maine. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Waldo County public school directory?
The directory lists 27 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Waldo County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Waldo County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Waldo County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Waldo County?
Start with the 10 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Waldo County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.