For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,564 students in Brewer, ME (there are 1 private school, serving 18 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Brewer, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Brewer, ME are Brewer Community School and Brewer High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brewer, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 89% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Brewer have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Brewer, ME (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brewer Community School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
92 Pendleton Street
Brewer, ME 04412
(207) 404-5700
Brewer, ME 04412
(207) 404-5700
Grades: PK-8
| 860 students
Rank: #22.
Brewer High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
261 Center Street
Brewer, ME 04412
(207) 989-4140
Brewer, ME 04412
(207) 989-4140
Grades: 9-12
| 704 students
Brewer, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5 Somerset St
Brewer, ME 04412
(207) 989-8640
Brewer, ME 04412
(207) 989-8640
Grades: 6-8
| 285 students
49 Capri St
Brewer, ME 04412
(207) 989-8620
Brewer, ME 04412
(207) 989-8620
Grades: PK-K
| 173 students
88 Pendleton Street
Brewer, ME 04412
(207) 989-8625
Brewer, ME 04412
(207) 989-8625
Grades: 1-2
| 207 students
131 State St
Brewer, ME 04412
(207) 989-3244
Brewer, ME 04412
(207) 989-3244
Grades: 4-5
| 221 students
100 Washington St
Brewer, ME 04412
(207) 989-8660
Brewer, ME 04412
(207) 989-8660
Grades: 1-3
| 295 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Brewer, ME?
The top ranked public schools in Brewer, ME include Brewer Community School and Brewer High School.
How many public schools are located in Brewer?
2 public schools are located in Brewer.
What percentage of students in Brewer go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Brewer are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Brewer?
Brewer public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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