For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 charter public middle schools serving 1,503 students in Maine.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top-ranked charter public middle schools in Maine are Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Science, Maine Connections Academy and Dimensions Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maine charter public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Maine public middle school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 85% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public middle school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Charter Public Middle Schools in Maine (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Maine Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Southborough Dr., Suite 20
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 805-3254
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 805-3254
Gr: 7-12 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked charter public middle schools in Maine?
The top-ranked charter public middle schools in Maine include Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Science, Maine Connections Academy and Dimensions Academy.
How many charter public middle schools are located in Maine?
5 charter public middle schools are located in Maine.
What is the racial composition of students in Maine?
Maine charter public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public middle schools average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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