For the 2023-24 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,328 students in Augusta, ME (there are 5 private schools, serving 356 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, Maine Virtual Academy and Lillian Parks Hussey 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 76% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 85% statewide average). Schools in Augusta have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Augusta, ME Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
James H Bean School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2896 Middle Road
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 547-3395
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 547-3395
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #22.
Maine Virtual Academy
Charter School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6 East Chestnut Street
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 613-8900
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 613-8900
Grades: 7-12
| 437 students
Rank: #33.
Lillian Parks Hussey School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12 Gedney Street
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2461
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2461
Grades: K-6
| 260 students
Rank: #44.
Cony
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
60 Pierce Drive
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2460
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2460
Grades: 9-12
| 652 students
Rank: #55.
Chelsea Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
566 Togus Road
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 582-2214
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 582-2214
Grades: PK-8
| 279 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
30 Lincoln Street
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2483
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2483
Grades: K-6
| 299 students
Rank: #77.
Cony Middle School
Math: 70% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Pierce Drive
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2460
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2460
Grades: 7-8
| 304 students
Rank: #88.
Farrington School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
249 Eastern Avenue
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2480
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2480
Grades: K-6
| 290 students
Rank: #99.
Sylvio J Gilbert School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16 Sunset Avenue
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2491
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2491
Grades: PK-6
| 328 students
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
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Maine Arts School
Charter School
Reading: ≥90%
11 Goldenrod Lane
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 618-8908
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 618-8908
Grades: 9-12
| 213 students
Augusta, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Malta Street
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2490
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2490
Grades: 7-8
| 368 students
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, Maine Virtual Academy and Lillian Parks Hussey School.
How many public schools are located in Augusta, ME?
11 public schools are located in Augusta, ME.
What percentage of students in Augusta, ME go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Augusta, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Augusta, ME?
Augusta, ME public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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