Elementary Schools in Regional School Unit 21

The Regional School Unit 21 in Maine is home to 4 elementary schools, serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. These schools, located in the towns of Kennebunk and Kennebunkport, have demonstrated a range of academic performance, with some standouts that consistently rank among the top elementary schools in the state.

Among the top-performing schools in the district is Sea Road School, which has been ranked in the top 32 elementary schools in Maine for the past 3 school years and earned a prestigious 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in 2022-2023. Sea Road School outperforms the district and state averages in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Another high-achieving school is Mildred L Day School, which has also earned a 5-star rating and surpassed the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency.

While the schools in Regional School Unit 21 generally have a predominantly white student population and relatively low rates of free or reduced-price lunch recipients, indicating a relatively affluent student body, the district faces some challenges, such as varying chronic absenteeism rates across the schools. Addressing these attendance-related issues and promoting greater diversity and inclusion could help ensure that all students in the district have access to a high-quality education and the opportunity to thrive.