For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,722 students in Augusta, ME.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Augusta, ME are James H Bean School, Lillian Parks Hussey School and Chelsea Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Augusta, ME public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Maine public elementary school average of 80%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 85% statewide average). Elementary schools in Augusta have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public elementary school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Augusta, ME (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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
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 elementary schools in Augusta, ME?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Augusta, ME include James H Bean School, Lillian Parks Hussey School and Chelsea Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Augusta, ME?
6 public elementary schools are located in Augusta, ME.
What is the racial composition of students in Augusta, ME?
Augusta, ME public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public elementary schools average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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