Appleton Public Schools

Appleton Public Schools is a small school district in Maine that is home to just one school, Appleton Village School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. Despite its small size, Appleton Village School stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in the state and maintaining strong academic ratings.

Appleton Village School's standout performance is evident in its statewide rankings, where it has placed as high as 13th out of 228 schools in 2020-2021 and 31st out of 210 schools in 2021-2022. The school has also earned a 4 out of 5 star rating from School Digger for the past two years, and even achieved a perfect 5 out of 5 star rating in 2020-2021. Additionally, the school boasts a relatively diverse student population, with a notable percentage of African American and Hispanic students, which is uncommon for the region.

While Appleton Village School excels academically, it does face some challenges, such as a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 28.6%. However, the school's low student-teacher ratio of 7.8 suggests a favorable learning environment, and its mix of economic backgrounds, with 25.93% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicates a commitment to serving a diverse community. Overall, Appleton Public Schools and its sole school, Appleton Village School, stand out as a high-performing educational institution in the region.