Best Hampden Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,655 students in Hampden, ME.
The top-ranked public schools in Hampden, ME are George B Weatherbee School, Reeds Brook Middle School and Hampden Academy. 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 68% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), 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 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Hampden, ME (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George B Weatherbee School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
22 Main Road North
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 862-3254
Gr: 2-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Reeds Brook Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
28a Main Road South
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 862-3540
Gr: 6-8 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Hampden Academy
(Math: 49% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
89 Western Avenue
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 862-3791
Gr: 9-12 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Earl C Mcgraw School
20 Main Road North
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 862-3830
Gr: PK-1 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Hampden, ME?
The top-ranked public schools in Hampden, ME include George B Weatherbee School, Reeds Brook Middle School and Hampden Academy.
How many public schools are located in Hampden?
4 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 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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