For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,700 students in Hampden, ME. Hampden has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Maine.
The top ranked public schools in Hampden, ME are Reeds Brook Middle School, Hampden Academy and George B Weatherbee School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hampden, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 93% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 92% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Hampden have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hampden, ME (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Reeds Brook Middle School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
28a Main Road South
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 862-3540
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 862-3540
Grades: 6-8
| 335 students
Rank: #22.
Hampden Academy
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
89 Western Avenue
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 862-3791
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 862-3791
Grades: 9-12
| 761 students
Rank: #33.
George B Weatherbee School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
22 Main Road North
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 862-3254
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 862-3254
Grades: 3-5
| 267 students
Rank: n/an/a
20 Main Road North
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 862-3830
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 862-3830
Grades: K-2
| 286 students
Rank: n/an/a
2220 Western Avenue
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 234-2781
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 234-2781
Grades: PK
| 51 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hampden, ME?
The top ranked public schools in Hampden, ME include Reeds Brook Middle School, Hampden Academy and George B Weatherbee School. Hampden has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Maine.
How many public schools are located in Hampden?
5 public schools are located in Hampden.
What is the racial composition of students in Hampden?
Hampden public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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