For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,049 students in Augusta, ME.
The top ranked public middle schools in Augusta, ME are Maine Virtual Academy, Chelsea Elementary School and Cony Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Augusta, ME public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Maine public middle school average of 82%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 85% statewide average). Middle schools in Augusta have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public middle school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Augusta, ME (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maine Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | 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
| 442 students
Rank: #22.
Chelsea Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
566 Togus Road
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 582-2214
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 582-2214
Grades: PK-8
| 278 students
Rank: #33.
Cony Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Pierce Drive
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2460
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2460
Grades: 7-8
| 329 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 middle schools in Augusta, ME?
The top ranked public middle schools in Augusta, ME include Maine Virtual Academy, Chelsea Elementary School and Cony Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Augusta?
3 public middle schools are located in Augusta.
What is the racial composition of students in Augusta?
Augusta public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public middle schools average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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