Best 04976 Maine Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,133 students in 04976, ME (there are 2 private schools, serving 62 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 04976, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 04976, ME are Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan, Skowhegan Area High School and Skowhegan Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 04976 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in 04976, ME have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 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 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 04976, ME Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
40 Heselton Street
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-9822
Gr: 4-5 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Skowhegan Area High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
61 Academy Circle
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-5511
Gr: 9-12 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Skowhegan Area Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
155 Academy Circle
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-3339
Gr: 6-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Bloomfield Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
140 Academy Circle
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-6221
Gr: 1-3 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Dimensions Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1192 West Ridge Road
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-8503
Gr: K-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Overman Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
78 Water Street Suite 2
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 858-1600
Gr: 6-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Creative Childrens Academy
Charter School
48 South Factory Street
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-8740
Gr: PK-K | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
33 Jewett Street
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-2907
Gr: PK-K | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Somerset Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
61 Academy Circle
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-2151
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 04976 Maine

04976, Maine Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1192 West Ridge Rd
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-3944
Gr: K-6

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 04976, ME?
How many public schools are located in 04976?
9 public schools are located in 04976.
What percentage of students in 04976 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 04976 are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 04976?
04976 public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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