For the 2023 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,382 students in Auburn, ME (there are 7 private schools, serving 675 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Auburn, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Auburn, ME are East Auburn Community School, Edward Little High School and Fairview School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Auburn, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 85% statewide average). Schools in Auburn have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public school average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Auburn, ME Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Auburn Community School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15 Andrew Drive
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-4142
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-4142
Grades: PK-6
| 161 students
Rank: #22.
Edward Little High School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
77 Harris Street
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 333-6652
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 333-6652
Grades: 9-12
| 1,040 students
Rank: #33.
Fairview School
Math: 81% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
397 Minot Avenue
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 784-3559
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 784-3559
Grades: PK-6
| 487 students
Rank: #44.
Auburn Middle School
Math: 75% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
38 Falcon Drive
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 333-6655
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 333-6655
Grades: 7-8
| 513 students
Rank: #55.
Sherwood Heights Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
32 Sherwood Drive
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 783-8526
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 783-8526
Grades: PK-6
| 356 students
Rank: #66.
Park Avenue Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
161 Park Avenue
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 333-6657
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 333-6657
Grades: PK-6
| 337 students
Rank: #77.
Washburn School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
35 Lake Auburn Avenue
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 784-5467
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 784-5467
Grades: PK-6
| 256 students
Rank: #88.
Walton School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
92 Mary Carroll Street
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 784-1528
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 784-1528
Grades: PK-6
| 232 students
Auburn, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
23 High Street
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-3242
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-3242
Grades: 9-12
| 53 students
80 Lake Street
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 784-2991
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 784-2991
Grades: K-3
| 137 students
16 Western Avenue
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 783-8121
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 783-8121
Grades: 7-10
| 22 students
Retcsos (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
Po Box 800
Auburn, ME 04212
(207) 786-4498
Auburn, ME 04212
(207) 786-4498
Grades: 4-12
| 29 students
99 Hampshire Street
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 784-2924
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 784-2924
Grades: 4-6
| 241 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Auburn, ME?
The top ranked public schools in Auburn, ME include East Auburn Community School, Edward Little High School and Fairview School.
How many public schools are located in Auburn, ME?
8 public schools are located in Auburn, ME.
What percentage of students in Auburn, ME go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Auburn, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Auburn, ME?
Auburn, ME public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public schools average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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