Perry Elementary School

Perry Elementary School is a regular public school located in the rural town of Perry, Maine. Situated along U.S. Route 1, this elementary offers education from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade to its small but tight-knit community of 72 students.

With a student-teacher ratio of 10.3:1 and seven full-time equivalent teachers, Perry Elementary ensures personalized attention for each child. The school’s academic performance is solid, with 77% of students proficient or above in ELA/reading and 69% proficient or above in math. While the MySchoolScout rating places it at 6.0 out of 10 and the state ranking as #205 among 542 schools (placing it around the 62nd percentile), there is clear potential for growth and development.

Perry Elementary School serves a remote rural area where community ties are strong, fostering a supportive environment for students to thrive.

With an enrollment of 72 students, Perry Elementary School 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.

Located in a rural area, Perry Elementary 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.