Lisbon Community School

Lisbon Community School is a regular public elementary school nestled in the rural town of Lisbon, Maine. Serving students from pre-K through fifth grade, the school has an enrollment of 655 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1 with 51 full-time equivalent teachers. The academic performance at Lisbon Community School is currently rated lower, but the school remains committed to continuous improvement and supports its students in various ways beyond standardized test scores.

In ELA/Reading, 64% of students are proficient or above, while 57% meet proficiency standards in Math. Lisbon Community School offers a warm and nurturing environment for young learners within a close-knit rural community. The setting is ideal for fostering strong bonds between families, educators, and the broader school community.

While current test scores at Lisbon Community School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

Located in a rural area, Lisbon Community School 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.