Best Manchester Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 150 students in Manchester, ME.
The top-ranked public school in Manchester, ME is Manchester Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manchester, ME public school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 95% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Manchester have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Manchester, ME (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manchester Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17 School St.
Manchester, ME 04351
(207) 622-2949
Gr: PK-5 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Manchester, ME?
The top-ranked public schools in Manchester, ME include Manchester Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Manchester?
1 public schools are located in Manchester.
What is the racial composition of students in Manchester?
Manchester public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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