Regional School Unit 16, Maine

Regional School Unit 16 is a unified school district in Androscoggin County, Maine, for grades K–12. About 11,882 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 82.8 sq mi (214 km²) of land.

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Regional School Unit 16 in Maine
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
11,882 ± 19
Grades
K–12
Type
Unified school district
County
Androscoggin County
Land area
82.8 sq mi (214 km²)
Median household income
$74,724 ± $9,653
Median home value
$283,200 ± $22,567
Water area
5.3 sq mi (13.7 km²)
State
Maine
Census code (GEOID)
2314775
Coordinates (central point)
44.083566, -70.371335

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Regional School Unit 16, largest first

  1. Town of Poland5,954 people
  2. Town of Mechanic Falls3,134 people
  3. Town of Minot2,794 people
  4. Mechanic Falls (CDP)1,991 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Auburn6.0 mi east
  2. School Administrative District 1511 mi south
  3. School Administrative District 1712 mi northwest
  4. School Administrative District 5214 mi northeast
  5. School Administrative District 6114 mi southwest
  6. Regional School Unit 1416 mi south

These share a boundary with Regional School Unit 16. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Regional School Unit 16 before you rely on it.

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