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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Kennebec County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 52 public schools serving 15,643 students in Kennebec County, ME (there are 11 private schools, serving 1,643 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Kennebec County, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Kennebec County, ME are James H Bean School, Belgrade Central School and Williams Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kennebec County, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Kennebec County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Kennebec County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James H Bean School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2896 Middle Road
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 547-3395
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Belgrade Central School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
158 Depot Road
Belgrade, ME 04917
(207) 495-2321
Gr: PK-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Williams Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
55 Pleasant Street
Oakland, ME 04963
(207) 465-2965
Gr: 3-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Windsor Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
366 Ridge Road
Windsor, ME 04363
(207) 445-2356
Gr: K-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Manchester Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17 School St.
Manchester, ME 04351
(207) 622-2949
Gr: PK-5 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
China Primary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
763 Lakeview Drive
China Village, ME 04926
(207) 445-1550
Gr: PK-4 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Lillian Parks Hussey School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12 Gedney Street
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2461
Gr: K-6 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #88.
Messalonskee High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
131 Messalonskee High Drive
Oakland, ME 04963
(207) 465-7381
Gr: 9-12 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #99.
Winthrop Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 Rambler Road
Winthrop, ME 04364
(207) 377-2249
Gr: 6-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Mt Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1507 North Road
Mount Vernon, ME 04352
(207) 293-2261
Gr: PK-5 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Wayne Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
48 Pond Road
Wayne, ME 04284
(207) 685-3634
Gr: K-5 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Hall-dale Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
26 Garden Lane
Hallowell, ME 04347
(207) 623-8677
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Winthrop Grade School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
23 Highland Ave
Winthrop, ME 04364
(207) 377-2241
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1414.
Winthrop High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
211 Rambler Road
Winthrop, ME 04364
(207) 377-2228
Gr: 9-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1515.
Readfield Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
84 South Road
Readfield, ME 04355
(207) 685-4406
Gr: PK-5 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1616.
Winslow Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
285 Benton Ave
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 872-1967
Gr: PK-6 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
75 Morrison Ave
Clinton, ME 04927
(207) 426-2181
Gr: PK-6 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Lincoln School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
30 Lincoln Street
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2483
Gr: K-6 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1919.
Gardiner Regional Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
161 Cobbossee Avenue
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-1326
Gr: 6-8 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2020.
Hall-dale Middle And High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
97 Maple St
Farmingdale, ME 04344
(207) 622-6211
Gr: 6-12 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Helen Thompson School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
309 Spears Corner Road
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 724-3930
Gr: PK-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
River View Community School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
821 River Road
South Gardiner, ME 04359
(207) 582-3402
Gr: 3-5 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2323.
Messalonskee Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
33 School Bus Drive
Oakland, ME 04963
(207) 465-2167
Gr: 6-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2424.
Fayette Central School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2023 Main Street
Kents Hill, ME 04349
(207) 685-4770
Gr: PK-5 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2525.
Monmouth Memorial School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
130 Academy Rd
Monmouth, ME 04259
(207) 933-9002
Gr: PK-8 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Maranacook Community High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2250 Millard Harrison Drive
Readfield, ME 04355
(207) 685-4923
Gr: 9-12 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Maranacook Community Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 Millard Harrison Drive
Readfield, ME 04355
(207) 685-3128
Gr: 6-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2828.
Chelsea Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
566 Togus Road
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 582-2214
Gr: PK-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2929.
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: #3030.
China Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
773 Lakeview Drive
China Village, ME 04926
(207) 445-1500
Gr: 5-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #3131.
George J Mitchell School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
58 Drummond Ave
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-0695
Gr: PK-3 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #3232.
Pittston-randolph Consolidated School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1023 Pittston School Street
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-6268
Gr: K-5 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #3333.
Gardiner Area High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
40 West Hill Road
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-3150
Gr: 9-12 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #3434.
Albion Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
20 School Street
Albion, ME 04910
(207) 437-2616
Gr: PK-6 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #3535.
Benton Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
68 School Drive
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 453-4240
Gr: K-6 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Kennebec County, ME?
The top-ranked public schools in Kennebec County, ME include James H Bean School, Belgrade Central School and Williams Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Kennebec County?
53 public schools are located in Kennebec County.
What percentage of students in Kennebec County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Kennebec County are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kennebec County?
Kennebec County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Kennebec County are often viewed compared to one another?

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