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Best Schools in Augusta, ME
Augusta, ME has 20 public schools (7 high, 2 middle, 9 elementary) serving 6,510 students. On average they score 83% on state proficiency tests against a projected 76%, so schools in Augusta don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Augusta, ME
The top high schools in Augusta, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Maine Arts Academy School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maine Arts Academy • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 225 Students
2. Hall-dale Middle And High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 522 Students
3. Messalonskee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 18 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 725 Students
4. Gardiner Area High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 11/msad 11 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 621 Students
5. Maine Virtual Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maine Virtual Academy • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 438 Students
6. Piscataquis Community Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 80/msad 04 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 235 Students
7. Cony
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Augusta Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 685 Students
Best Middle Schools in Augusta, ME
The top middle schools in Augusta, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Messalonskee Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 18 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 452 Students
2. Cony Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Augusta Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 320 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Augusta, ME
The top elementary schools in Augusta, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. James H Bean School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 18 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 289 Students
2. Piscataquis Community Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 80/msad 04 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 267 Students
3. Lillian Parks Hussey School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Augusta Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 260 Students
4. Chelsea Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 12 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 281 Students
5. Lincoln School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Augusta Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 310 Students
6. Farrington School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Augusta Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 303 Students
7. Sylvio J Gilbert School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Augusta Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 335 Students
8. Childrens Ctr-early Interven And Fam Support Inc.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Childrens Ctr-early Interven And Fam Support Inc. • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 21 Students
9. St Michael School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Michael School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 188 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Augusta, ME
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Augusta, ME has a total population of 23,890 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Augusta, ME
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Augusta, ME.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.40 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.07 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Augusta, ME.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Augusta, ME.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Augusta, ME Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Augusta, ME
How many schools are in Augusta, ME?
Augusta, ME has 20 public schools: 7 high schools, 2 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 6,510 students in total.
How do schools in Augusta perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Augusta score 83% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 76%, so on average schools in Augusta don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Augusta?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 92%
- Projected: 83%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 87%
- Projected: 81%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 89%
- Projected: 84%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 88%
- Projected: 83%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 82%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 90%
- Projected: 83%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 86%
- Projected: 85%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 83%
- Projected: 84%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 87%
- Projected: 80%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 82%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Augusta
8 of 8 schools in Augusta carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1C: 2D: 3F: 2
All 8 public schools we grade in Augusta. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (8)
- Cony
- Cony Middle School
- Farrington School
- Lillian Parks Hussey School
- Lincoln School
- Maine Arts Academy School
- Maine Virtual Academy
- Sylvio J Gilbert School
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.