For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,360 students in South Berwick, ME (there are 2 private schools, serving 715 private students). 66% of all K-12 students in South Berwick, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in South Berwick, ME are Marshwood High School, Central School and Marshwood Great Works School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Berwick, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 90% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in South Berwick have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in South Berwick, ME (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marshwood High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
260 Dow Highway
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-4500
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 669 students
Rank: #22.
Central School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
197 Main Street
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-2333
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-2333
Grades: PK-3
| 387 students
Rank: #33.
Marshwood Great Works School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
49 Academy Street
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-4010
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-4010
Grades: 4-5
| 304 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in South Berwick, ME?
The top ranked public schools in South Berwick, ME include Marshwood High School, Central School and Marshwood Great Works School.
How many public schools are located in South Berwick?
3 public schools are located in South Berwick.
What percentage of students in South Berwick go to public school?
66% of all K-12 students in South Berwick are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in South Berwick?
South Berwick public schools minority enrollment is 8% 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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