For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,348 students in South Berwick, ME (there are 2 private schools, serving 715 private students). 65% 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 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in South Berwick, ME (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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
Gr: PK-3 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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
Gr: 4-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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?
65% 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 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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