For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,058 students in Augusta, ME.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Augusta, ME are Chelsea Elementary School and Cony Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Augusta, ME public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Maine public middle school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 85% statewide average). Middle schools in Augusta have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public middle school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Augusta, ME (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chelsea Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
566 Togus Road
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 582-2214
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 582-2214
Gr: PK-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Cony Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Pierce Drive
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2460
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2460
Gr: 7-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Augusta, ME?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Augusta, ME include Chelsea Elementary School and Cony Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Augusta?
3 public middle schools are located in Augusta.
What is the racial composition of students in Augusta?
Augusta public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public middle schools average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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