For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,458 students in Bath, ME (there are 3 private schools, serving 164 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Bath, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Bath, ME are West Bath School, Morse High School and Bath Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bath, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Bath have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bath, ME (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Bath School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
126 New Meadows Road
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-9145
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-9145
Gr: PK-5 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Morse High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
826 Shipbuilder Drive
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-8250
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-8250
Gr: 9-12 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Bath Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6 Old Brunswick Road
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-8270
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-8270
Gr: 6-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Fisher-mitchell School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
597 High Street
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-8265
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-8265
Gr: 3-5 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Bath Regional Career & Technical
Vocational School
826 Shipbuilder Drive
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-8257
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-8257
Rank: n/an/a
800 High St.
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-8285
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-8285
Gr: PK-2 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bath, ME?
The top-ranked public schools in Bath, ME include West Bath School, Morse High School and Bath Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Bath?
6 public schools are located in Bath.
What percentage of students in Bath go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Bath are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bath?
Bath public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Bath are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bath include: Dike-newell School vs. West Bath School, West Bath School vs. Dike-newell School
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