For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,250 students in Waterville, ME.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Waterville, ME are Winslow Elementary School, George J Mitchell School and Benton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waterville, ME public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Maine public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 84% statewide average). Elementary schools in Waterville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Maine public elementary school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Waterville, ME (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winslow Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
285 Benton Ave
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 872-1967
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 872-1967
Gr: PK-6 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
George J Mitchell School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
58 Drummond Ave
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-0695
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-0695
Gr: PK-3 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Benton Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
68 School Drive
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 453-4240
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 453-4240
Gr: K-6 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Albert S Hall School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27 Pleasant St
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 872-8071
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 872-8071
Gr: 4-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Waterville Junior High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 West River Rd
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-2144
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-2144
Gr: 6-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Waterville, ME?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Waterville, ME include Winslow Elementary School, George J Mitchell School and Benton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Waterville?
5 public elementary schools are located in Waterville.
What is the racial composition of students in Waterville?
Waterville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Maine public elementary schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Waterville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Waterville include: Winslow Elementary School vs. George J Mitchell School, Benton Elementary School vs. Winslow Elementary School, Winslow Elementary School vs. Benton Elementary School
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