For the 2025 school year, there are 4 charter public elementary schools serving 780 students in Maine.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public elementary schools in Maine are Acadia Academy School, Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Science and Dimensions Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maine charter public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Maine public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 91% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public elementary school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Charter Public Elementary Schools in Maine (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Acadia Academy School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12 Westminster Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 333-3765
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 333-3765
Gr: PK-6 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Science
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25 Shaker Rd
Gray, ME 04039
(207) 688-3727
Gray, ME 04039
(207) 688-3727
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Dimensions Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1192 West Ridge Road
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-8503
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-8503
Gr: K-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Overman Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
78 Water Street Suite 2
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 858-1600
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 858-1600
Gr: 6-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public elementary schools in Maine?
The top ranked charter public elementary schools in Maine include Acadia Academy School, Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Science and Dimensions Academy.
How many charter public elementary schools are located in Maine?
4 charter public elementary schools are located in Maine.
What is the racial composition of students in Maine?
Maine charter public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public elementary schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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