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Best Maine Charter Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 charter public schools serving 2,717 students in Maine.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top-ranked charter public schools in Maine are Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences, Acadia Academy School and Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Science. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maine charter public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 89% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Charter Public Schools in Maine (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
185 Lancaster Street
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 699-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Acadia Academy School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12 Westminster Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 333-3765
Gr: PK-6 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Science
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
25 Shaker Rd
Gray, ME 04039
(207) 688-3727
Gr: PK-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Maine Arts Academy School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
310 Cony Road
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 480-7917
Gr: 9-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Maine Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Southborough Dr., Suite 20
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 805-3254
Gr: 7-12 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Maine Academy Of Natural Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
13 Easler Road
Hinckley, ME 04944
(207) 238-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Ecology Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
230 Main Street
Unity, ME 04988
(207) 230-9275
Gr: 9-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Dimensions Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1192 West Ridge Road
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-8503
Gr: K-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #99.
Overman Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
78 Water Street, Suite 2
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 858-1600
Gr: 6-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Creative Childrens Academy
Charter School
48 South Factory Street
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-8740
Gr: PK-K | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked charter public schools in Maine?
The top-ranked charter public schools in Maine include Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences, Acadia Academy School and Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Science.
How many charter public schools are located in Maine?
11 charter public schools are located in Maine.
What is the racial composition of students in Maine?
Maine charter public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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