For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 867 students in Waterboro, ME (there are 1 private school, serving 9 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Waterboro, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public school in Waterboro, ME is Massabesic High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waterboro, ME public school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Waterboro have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Waterboro, ME (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Massabesic High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
88 West Road
Waterboro, ME 04087
(207) 247-3141
Waterboro, ME 04087
(207) 247-3141
Gr: 9-12 | 867 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Waterboro, ME?
The top-ranked public schools in Waterboro, ME include Massabesic High School.
How many public schools are located in Waterboro?
1 public schools are located in Waterboro.
What percentage of students in Waterboro go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Waterboro are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Waterboro?
Waterboro public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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