For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 105 students in Waldo County, ME.
The top-ranked public charter school in Waldo County, ME is Ecology Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waldo County, ME public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Maine public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 89% statewide average). Charter schools in Waldo County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public charter school average of 11% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Waldo County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ecology Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
230 Main Street
Unity, ME 04988
(207) 230-9275
Unity, ME 04988
(207) 230-9275
Gr: 9-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Waldo County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
84 School Street
Unity, ME 04988
(207) 948-6136
Unity, ME 04988
(207) 948-6136
Gr: PK | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Waldo County, ME?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Waldo County, ME include Ecology Learning Center.
How many public charter schools are located in Waldo County?
1 public charter schools are located in Waldo County.
What is the racial composition of students in Waldo County?
Waldo County public charter schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public charter schools average of 11% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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