For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,128 students in Gardiner, ME.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gardiner, ME are Gardiner Regional Middle School, Helen Thompson School and Pittston-randolph Consolidated School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gardiner, ME public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Maine public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 84% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gardiner have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public elementary school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools in Gardiner, ME (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gardiner Regional Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
161 Cobbossee Avenue
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-1326
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-1326
Gr: 6-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Helen Thompson School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
309 Spears Corner Road
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 724-3930
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 724-3930
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Pittston-randolph Consolidated School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1023 Pittston School Street
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-6268
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-6268
Gr: K-5 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
279 Brunswick Avenue
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-3612
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-3612
Gr: PK-2 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Gardiner, Maine ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
14 Pray Street
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-2522
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-2522
Gr: PK | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Gardiner, ME?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gardiner, ME include Gardiner Regional Middle School, Helen Thompson School and Pittston-randolph Consolidated School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gardiner?
4 public elementary schools are located in Gardiner.
What is the racial composition of students in Gardiner?
Gardiner public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public elementary schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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