Public schools in Houlton, ME
5 open public schools with an address in Houlton, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,214
4 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.1:1
Maine median 10.9:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Houlton public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Houlton, ME: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 4 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,214 students, an average of 304 per school. The largest campus is Houlton High School (378 students), and the largest elementary school is Houlton Southside School (368).
Rsu 29/Msad 29 operates the most schools here (4), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.1:1, higher than the statewide school median of 10.9:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 71% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Houlton
Elementary schools in Houlton
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houlton Elementary School Rsu 29/Msad 29 | PK–02 | 282 | 12.5:1 | |
| Houlton Southside School Rsu 29/Msad 29 | 03–06 | 368 | 15.4:1 |
Middle schools in Houlton
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houlton Junior High School Rsu 29/Msad 29 | 07–08 | 186 | 16.8:1 |
High schools in Houlton
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houlton High School Rsu 29/Msad 29 | 09–12 | 378 | 16.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Houlton
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Region Two Sch of Applied Tech Houlton-Region 2 · Career and Technical School | Not reported | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White82.1%
- Hispanic1.3%
- Black0.8%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native11.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.2%
- Multiracial2.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 4 Houlton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,214 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Houlton
How many public schools are in Houlton, ME?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Houlton: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 1,214 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Houlton?
Schools with an address in Houlton belong to 2 education agencies, led by Rsu 29/Msad 29 (4 schools), Houlton-Region 2 (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Houlton?
Houlton High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Houlton, with 378 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Houlton?
No school with an address in Houlton is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Maine.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Houlton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Houlton public schools is 16.1:1, higher than the Maine school median of 10.9:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Houlton guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Maine cities