Cherryfield Elementary

Cherryfield Elementary is a public elementary school in Cherryfield, ME, part of the Cherryfield Public Schools. The school serves approximately 93 students in grades Pre-K – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 8.5:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9/10, placing it in the 98.2th percentile among ME schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 64% proficiency in math and 76% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.5/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $43,000, where 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 93 students, Cherryfield Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 8.5:1, Cherryfield Elementary offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Cherryfield Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.