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1 schools in Damariscotta

Maine · Public K-12

Of all public K-12 schools in Maine, 1 sit inside Damariscotta city limits, with combined enrollment of roughly 397 students (1 elementary).

7-year change in Damariscotta

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
397
-50 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
1
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
91%
was 96%
% Hispanic
4%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Great Salt Bay Community SchoolElementaryPK-08397

About Damariscotta

Damariscotta, Maine is home to 1 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 397 students. By school count, it is a compact city.

Schools in Damariscotta average about 397 students each, 35% above the Maine norm.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 11%: 447 students in SY 2017-18 versus 397 in SY 2024-25. The White share of public-school enrollment decreased from 96% to 91%.

On this page, the community for Damariscotta discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Damariscotta, Maine?
There are 1 public K-12 schools in Damariscotta, with a combined enrollment of about 397.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Damariscotta?
Damariscotta has 1 elementary public schools.
What is the largest public school in Damariscotta?
Great Salt Bay Community School is the largest public school in Damariscotta by enrollment, with approximately 397 students.
What school districts serve Damariscotta?
Damariscotta public schools are operated by Great Salt Bay CSD.
What grade levels do public schools in Damariscotta cover?
Public schools in Damariscotta serve students from pre-K through grade 8.