For the 2024 school year, there are 5 charter public elementary schools serving 826 students in Maine.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public elementary schools in Maine are Acadia School, Harpswell Coastal Division 1 and Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Science. 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 85% (versus the Maine public elementary school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 90% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maine public elementary school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Charter Public Elementary Schools in Maine (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Acadia School
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12 Westminster Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 333-3765
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 333-3765
Grades: PK-6
| 256 students
Rank: #22.
Harpswell Coastal Division 1
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9 Ash Point Road
Harpswell, ME 04079
(207) 833-3229
Harpswell, ME 04079
(207) 833-3229
Grades: 5-8
| 81 students
Rank: #33.
Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Science
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25 Shaker Rd
Gray, ME 04039
(207) 688-3727
Gray, ME 04039
(207) 688-3727
Grades: PK-8
| 188 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: K-8
| 135 students
Rank: #55.
Overman Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
78 Water Street
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 858-1600
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 858-1600
Grades: 6-12
| 166 students
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 School, Harpswell Coastal Division 1 and Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Science.
How many charter public elementary schools are located in Maine?
5 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 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maine public elementary schools average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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