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2 schools in Bar Harbor

Maine · Public K-12

Bar Harbor's public-school footprint covers 2 campuses with combined enrollment of about 799 students, averaging 400 per campus.

7-year change in Bar Harbor

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
799
-99 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
85%
was 90%
% Hispanic
4%
was 3%
% Black
4%
was 2%
% Asian
3%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Conners-Emerson SchoolElementaryKG-08346
Mt Desert Island High SchoolHigh09-12453

About Bar Harbor

Bar Harbor, Maine is home to 2 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 799 students. By school count, it is a small city.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city consists of 1 elementary, and 1 high.

Average school size in Bar Harbor is around 400 students, 37% noticeably above the Maine average of about 293.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 799 students, contracted 11% from the 898 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 90% to 85% over the same window.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Bar Harbor discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Bar Harbor?
Bar Harbor, Maine has 2 public K-12 schools serving approximately 799 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Bar Harbor?
Bar Harbor has 1 elementary, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Bar Harbor?
Mt Desert Island High School is the largest public school in Bar Harbor by enrollment, with approximately 453 students.
What school districts serve Bar Harbor?
Bar Harbor is served by 2 public school districts, including Bar Harbor Public Schools, Mt Desert CSD.
What grade levels do public schools in Bar Harbor cover?
Public schools in Bar Harbor serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.