For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,424 students in Augusta, ME (there are 6 private schools, serving 395 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Augusta, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Augusta, ME are James H Bean School, Lillian Parks Hussey School and Lincoln School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Augusta, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Augusta have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Augusta, ME (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James H Bean School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2896 Middle Road
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 547-3395
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 547-3395
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Lillian Parks Hussey School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12 Gedney Street
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2461
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2461
Gr: K-6 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30 Lincoln Street
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2483
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2483
Gr: K-6 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Chelsea Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
566 Togus Road
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 582-2214
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 582-2214
Gr: PK-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Maine Arts Academy School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 Cony Road
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 480-7917
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 480-7917
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Maine Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6 East Chestnut Street
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 613-8900
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 613-8900
Gr: 7-12 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Sylvio J Gilbert School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16 Sunset Avenue
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2491
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2491
Gr: PK-6 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #88.
Cony
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Pierce Drive
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2460
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2460
Gr: 9-12 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #99.
Cony Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Pierce Drive
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2460
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2460
Gr: 7-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1010.
Farrington School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
249 Eastern Avenue
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2480
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2480
Gr: K-6 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Capital Area Technical Center
Vocational School
40 Pierce Drive Suite # 1
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2475
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2475
Augusta, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Malta Street
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2490
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2490
Gr: 7-8 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Augusta, ME?
The top ranked public schools in Augusta, ME include James H Bean School, Lillian Parks Hussey School and Lincoln School.
How many public schools are located in Augusta?
11 public schools are located in Augusta.
What percentage of students in Augusta go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Augusta are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Augusta?
Augusta public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Augusta are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Augusta include: Lincoln School vs. Lillian Parks Hussey School, Lillian Parks Hussey School vs. Lincoln School, Maine Arts Academy School vs. Cony
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