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Best Somerset County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public elementary schools serving 3,669 students in Somerset County, ME.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Somerset County, ME are Athens Community School, Canaan Elementary School and Margaret Chase Smith School - Skowhegan. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Somerset County, ME public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Maine public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 84% statewide average). Elementary schools in Somerset County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public elementary school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Somerset County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Athens Community School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8 Fox Hill Road
Athens, ME 04912
(207) 654-2561
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Canaan Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
178 Main Street
Canaan, ME 04924
(207) 474-3901
Gr: PK-5 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Margaret Chase Smith School - Skowhegan
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
40 Heselton Street
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-9822
Gr: 4-5 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Forest Hills Consolidated School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
606 Main Street
Jackman, ME 04945
(207) 668-5291
Gr: PK-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Solon Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
76 S Main St
Solon, ME 04979
(207) 643-2491
Gr: PK-5 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Skowhegan Area Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
155 Academy Circle
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-3339
Gr: 6-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Harmony Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
18 Main St
Harmony, ME 04942
(207) 683-2211
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #88.
Bloomfield Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
140 Academy Circle
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-6221
Gr: 1-3 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Warsaw Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
167 School Street
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-5145
Gr: 5-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1010.
Garret Schenck School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
19 Ken Taylor St
Anson, ME 04911
(207) 696-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1111.
Vickery School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
170 School Street
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-5575
Gr: 1-4 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1212.
Mill Stream Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
26 Mercer Road
Norridgewock, ME 04957
(207) 634-3121
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1313.
Somerset Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
45 Blake Street
Hartland, ME 04943
(207) 938-4770
Gr: PK-4 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1414.
Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
110 Meadow St
Bingham, ME 04920
(207) 672-3300
Gr: 5-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1515.
Carrabec Community School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
56 N Main St
North Anson, ME 04958
(207) 635-2209
Gr: K-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
Moscow Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
125 Canada Rd
Bingham, ME 04920
(207) 672-5572
Gr: PK-4 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Madison Elementary School
43 Learners Lane
Madison, ME 04950
(207) 696-4607
Gr: PK-2 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Main Street Middle School
205 Main Street
Madison, ME 04950
(207) 696-3381
Gr: 3-6 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Somerset County, ME?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Somerset County, ME include Athens Community School, Canaan Elementary School and Margaret Chase Smith School - Skowhegan.
How many public elementary schools are located in Somerset County?
20 public elementary schools are located in Somerset County.
What is the racial composition of students in Somerset County?
Somerset County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public elementary schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Somerset County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Somerset County include: Dimensions Academy vs. Athens Community School, Dimensions Academy vs. Skowhegan Area Middle School

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