For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 720 students in Augusta, ME.
The top-ranked public charter school in Augusta, ME is Maine Arts Academy School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Augusta, ME public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Maine public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 89% statewide average). Charter schools in Augusta have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maine public charter school average of 11% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Augusta, ME (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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 charter schools in Augusta, ME?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Augusta, ME include Maine Arts Academy School.
How many public charter schools are located in Augusta?
2 public charter schools are located in Augusta.
What is the racial composition of students in Augusta?
Augusta public charter schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maine public charter schools average of 11% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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