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4 schools in Belfast

Maine · Public K-12

Public K-12 education in Belfast reaches 1,137 students across 4 schools, with a level mix of 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

7-year change in Belfast

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,137
-82 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
89%
was 92%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Belfast Area High SchoolHigh09-12476
Captain Albert W. Stevens SchoolElementaryPK-05232
East Belfast SchoolElementaryPK-0299
Troy A Howard Middle SchoolMiddle06-08330

About Belfast

Belfast, Maine is home to 4 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,137 students. By school count, it is a low-population city.

For a sense of the school types, the city comprises 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 7%: 1,219 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,137 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the White share of enrollment contracted from 92% to 89%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Belfast discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Belfast?
Belfast, Maine has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,137 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Belfast?
Belfast has 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Belfast?
Belfast Area High School is the largest public school in Belfast by enrollment, with approximately 476 students.
What school districts serve Belfast?
Belfast public schools are operated by RSU 71.
What grade levels do public schools in Belfast cover?
Public schools in Belfast serve students from pre-K through grade 12.