Best 04240 Maine Public Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,109 students in 04240, ME.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 04240, ME are Acadia Academy School, Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School and Farwell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 04240 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Maine public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 84% statewide average). Elementary schools in 04240, ME have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public elementary school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 04240, ME Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)

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.
Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
601 College Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4160
Gr: PK-6 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Farwell Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
84-110 Farwell St
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4110
Gr: PK-6 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Thomas J Mcmahon Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
151 North Temple Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4140
Gr: PK-6 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Montello School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
407 East Avenue
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4150
Gr: PK-6 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #66.
Robert V. Connors Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Bartlett Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4130
Gr: PK-6 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 04240 Maine

04240, Maine Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
145 Birch Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4120
Gr: PK-6 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
880 Lisbon Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4130
Gr: K-6 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
409 College Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4160
Gr: K-6 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 04240, ME?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 04240, ME include Acadia Academy School, Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School and Farwell Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 04240?
6 public elementary schools are located in 04240.
What is the racial composition of students in 04240?
04240 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public elementary schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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