Regional School Unit 89, Maine

Regional School Unit 89 is a unified school district in Penobscot County and Aroostook County, Maine, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 2,846 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 154 sq mi (400 km²) of land.

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Regional School Unit 89 in Maine
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
2,846 ± 326
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Penobscot County74% of the district’s landAroostook County26% of the district’s land
Land area
154 sq mi (400 km²)
Median household income
$50,516 ± $4,659
Median home value
$115,500 ± $11,144
Water area
1.63 sq mi (4.23 km²)
State
Maine
Census code (GEOID)
2314838
Coordinates (central point)
45.960083, -68.457645

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 89, largest first

  1. Town of Patten1,154 people
  2. Town of Sherman947 people
  3. Patten (CDP)607 people
  4. Town of Stacyville465 people
  5. Town of Mount Chase280 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. Regional School Unit 5014 mi northeast
  2. Penobscot Unorganized Territory15 mi southwest
  3. Aroostook Unorganized Territory55 mi north

These share a boundary with Regional School Unit 89. 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 89 before you rely on it.

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

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