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Schools in Kennebunk · Regional School Unit 21

Kennebunk’s public schools outscore 86% of Maine districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Kennebunk, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Maine, not nationally.

#16of 142 Maine townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Maine state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
92%
▲ 8 pts vs ME 84%
2021–22
Math proficiency
91%
▲ 10 pts vs ME 82%
2021–22
Graduate on time
90–94%
▲ 3–7 pts vs ME 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$21.1K
▲ 2% vs ME $20.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
11.2
ME 11.3
Schools in town
5
1,839 students on the public path
In brief

Kennebunk’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 142 Maine towns with household incomes within a quarter of Kennebunk’s, its schools beat 77%, lower than their 86% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 92% and math 91% in spring 2022, against 84% and 82% statewide; 90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $21,067 per student, against $20,630 across Maine (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school

From grade 3 the district’s path is Sea Road School, then Middle School of the Kennebunks, then Kennebunk High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

The New School (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Kennebunk’s grade

A Test scoresB+ Graduation

A: better than 86% of Maine school districts, #16 of 142 Maine towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Maine average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Maine school districts we grade (177)Better than 86%
Lower resultsHigher results
Maine towns with similar household incomes (142)Better than 77%
Towns in York County (26)Better than 77%
A−AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,146 test results and a graduating class of 189 could put Kennebunk anywhere from A− to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 98% of Kennebunk’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,149 in math, 1,144 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Kennebunk, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–2Kennebunk Elementary SchoolRegional School Unit 21No scores
3–5Sea Road SchoolRegional School Unit 21A−
6–8Middle School of the KennebunksRegional School Unit 21A
9–12Kennebunk High SchoolRegional School Unit 21A

Kennebunk’s public schools are run by Regional School Unit 21, which also serves Arundel and Kennebunkport. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Regional School Unit 21Grades PK–12 · 6 schools · 2,262 students, down 3% since 2020–21 · 11.2 per teacher (ME 11.3)
$21,067ME $20,630 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading92%
State average 84.1% · 1144 students tested
Math91%
State average 81.5% · 1149 students tested

Kennebunk vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Maine towns that share Kennebunk’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
KennebunkARegional School Unit 21
ArundelARegional School Unit 21
WellsAWells-Ogunquit
KennebunkportARegional School Unit 21

2 of the 3 neighbors share Regional School Unit 21 with Kennebunk, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Kennebunk

5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Maine’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Kennebunkby address
Kennebunk Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2
378 students12:1Rate it →
Sea Road School
Elementary · Grades 3–5
A−
308 students13:1Rate it →
Middle School of the Kennebunks
Middle · Grades 6–8
A
470 students10:1Rate it →
Kennebunk High School
High · Grades 9–12
A
683 students12:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
The New School
High · Grades 9–12
Private · Nonsectarian
28 students5:1Rate it →

Questions about Kennebunk’s schools

Are Kennebunk’s schools good?

By Maine’s own tests, yes: the public schools Kennebunk children attend outscore 86% of Maine’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #16 of 142 Maine towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 77%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Kennebunk in?

Regional School Unit 21, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,262 students in 6 schools (2024–25).

Where do Kennebunk kids go to high school?

Kennebunk High School, with 683 students; its own test results earn an A.

What is Kennebunk’s graduation rate?

90–94% of the class of 2023 in Regional School Unit 21 graduated in four years, against 87% across Maine.

How much does Kennebunk spend per student?

$21,067 in Regional School Unit 21 (FY2024), against $20,630 across Maine. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Kennebunk?

Yes: The New School (nonsectarian, grades 9–12, 28 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Maine. Stars are from neighbors.