Best Maine Charter Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 charter public elementary schools serving 774 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public elementary school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Charter Public Elementary Schools in Maine (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Acadia Academy School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12 Westminster Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 333-3765
Gr: PK-6 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Science
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
25 Shaker Rd
Gray, ME 04039
(207) 688-3727
Gr: PK-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Dimensions Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1192 West Ridge Road
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-8503
Gr: K-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Overman Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
78 Water Street, Suite 2
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 858-1600
Gr: 6-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public elementary schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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