Rangeley Lakes Regional School

Rangeley Lakes Regional School is a public school in Rangeley, ME, part of the RSU 78. The school serves approximately 199 students in grades Pre-K – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9/10, placing it in the 98.3th percentile among ME schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 72% proficiency in math and 79% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.7/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $58,182, where 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 199 students, Rangeley Lakes Regional 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.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9:1, Rangeley Lakes Regional School 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, Rangeley Lakes Regional 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.