For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,076 students in Skowhegan, ME (there are 2 private schools, serving 65 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Skowhegan, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Skowhegan, ME are Skowhegan Area High School, Skowhegan Area Middle School and Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Skowhegan, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Skowhegan have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Skowhegan, ME (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Skowhegan Area High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
61 Academy Circle
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-5511
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-5511
Grades: 9-12
| 722 students
Rank: #22.
Skowhegan Area Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
155 Academy Circle
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-3339
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-3339
Grades: 6-8
| 428 students
Rank: #33.
Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
40 Heselton Street
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-9822
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-9822
Grades: 4-5
| 158 students
Rank: #44.
Bloomfield Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
140 Academy Circle
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-6221
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-6221
Grades: 1-3
| 263 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: K-8
| 135 students
Rank: #66.
Overman Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
78 Water Street
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 858-1600
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 858-1600
Grades: 6-12
| 166 students
Rank: n/an/a
Creative Childrens Academy
Charter School
48 South Factory Street
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-8740
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-8740
Grades: PK-K
| 50 students
Rank: n/an/a
33 Jewett Street
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-2907
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-2907
Grades: PK-K
| 154 students
Rank: n/an/a
Somerset Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
61 Academy Circle
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-2151
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-2151
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Skowhegan, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1192 West Ridge Rd
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-3944
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-3944
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Skowhegan, ME?
The top ranked public schools in Skowhegan, ME include Skowhegan Area High School, Skowhegan Area Middle School and Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan.
How many public schools are located in Skowhegan, ME?
9 public schools are located in Skowhegan, ME.
What percentage of students in Skowhegan, ME go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Skowhegan, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Skowhegan, ME?
Skowhegan, ME public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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