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2 schools in RSU 42/MSAD 42

Maine · 333 students · 1 city

RSU 42/MSAD 42 has 2 public K-12 schools on the books today, teaching approximately 333 Maine students across 1 elementary and 1 high.

7-year change in RSU 42/MSAD 42

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
333
-79 (-19%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
91%
was 96%
% Hispanic
4%
was 0%
% Black
2%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Fort Street SchoolMars HillElementaryPK-06176
Central Aroostook Jr-Sr H SMars HillHigh07-12157

About RSU 42/MSAD 42

Across 2 schools, RSU 42/MSAD 42 instructs about 333 students in Maine. By footprint it is a small district.

For a sense of the school types, RSU 42/MSAD 42 comprises 1 elementary and 1 high school.

Average enrollment per school in RSU 42/MSAD 42 is about 167, lower than the Maine average of roughly 293.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 19%: 412 students in SY 2017-18 versus 333 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the White share of enrollment contracted from 96% to 91%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for RSU 42/MSAD 42 discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does RSU 42/MSAD 42 run?
RSU 42/MSAD 42 has 2 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 333 students in Maine.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in RSU 42/MSAD 42?
RSU 42/MSAD 42 includes 1 elementary, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school in RSU 42/MSAD 42?
Fort Street School is the largest public school in RSU 42/MSAD 42 by enrollment, with approximately 176 students.
What grade levels does RSU 42/MSAD 42 serve?
RSU 42/MSAD 42 schools serve students from pre-K through grade 12, across 2 campuses.