Best Schools in Kennebec County, ME
Kennebec County, ME has 72 public schools (15 high, 12 middle, 39 elementary) serving 21,264 students. On average they score 82% on state proficiency tests against a projected 77%, so schools in Kennebec County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Kennebec County, ME
The top high schools in Kennebec County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Maranacook Community High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 38 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 355 Students
2. Maine Arts Academy School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maine Arts Academy • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 225 Students
3. Winthrop High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winthrop Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 221 Students
4. Hall-dale Middle And High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 522 Students
5. Mt Blue High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 09 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 733 Students
6. Messalonskee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 18 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 725 Students
7. Gardiner Area High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 11/msad 11 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 621 Students
8. Winslow High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winslow Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 365 Students
9. Waterville Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterville Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 519 Students
10. Maine Virtual Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maine Virtual Academy • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 438 Students
Best Middle Schools in Kennebec County, ME
The top middle schools in Kennebec County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Winthrop Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winthrop Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 223 Students
2. Maranacook Community Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 38 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 303 Students
3. China Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 18 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 198 Students
4. Messalonskee Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 18 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 452 Students
5. Gardiner Regional Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 11/msad 11 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 459 Students
6. Lawrence Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 49/msad 49 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 300 Students
7. Winslow Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winslow Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 169 Students
8. Waterville Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterville Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 338 Students
9. Mt Blue Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 09 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 488 Students
10. Mt View Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 03/msad 03 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 230 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Kennebec County, ME
The top elementary schools in Kennebec County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Williams Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 18 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 227 Students
2. James H Bean School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 18 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 289 Students
3. Manchester Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 38 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 186 Students
4. Winthrop Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winthrop Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 387 Students
5. Wayne Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 38 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 64 Students
6. Monmouth Memorial School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 397 Students
7. China Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 18 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 245 Students
8. Windsor Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 12 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 287 Students
9. Benton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 49/msad 49 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 545 Students
10. Belgrade Central School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 18 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 239 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Kennebec County, ME
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Kennebec County, ME has a total population of 123,642 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Kennebec County, 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 Kennebec County, ME.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.27 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kennebec County, ME.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kennebec County, 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 Kennebec County, ME Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Kennebec County, ME
How many schools are in Kennebec County, ME?
Kennebec County, ME has 72 public schools: 15 high schools, 12 middle schools and 39 elementary schools, serving 21,264 students in total.
How do schools in Kennebec County perform on state tests?
On average, 72 schools in Kennebec County score 82% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 77%, so on average schools in Kennebec County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Kennebec County?
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: 87%
- Projected: 76%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 75%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 79%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 77%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 75%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 85%
- Projected: 76%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 74%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Kennebec County
24 places in Kennebec County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (24)
- Augusta (8)
- Oakland (4)
- Waterville (4)
- Gardiner (3)
- Readfield (3)
- Winslow (3)
- Winthrop (3)
- China (2)
- Litchfield (2)
- Monmouth (2)
- Albion (1)
- Belgrade (1)
- Benton (1)
- Clinton (1)
- Farmingdale (1)
- Hallowell (1)
- Manchester (1)
- Mount Vernon (1)
- Pittston (1)
- Sidney (1)
- South Gardiner (1)
- Vassalboro (1)
- Wayne (1)
- Windsor (1)
School districts (9)
- Rsu 18 (8 schools)
- Augusta Public Schools (6 schools)
- Rsu 11/msad 11 (6 schools)
- Rsu 38 (6 schools)
- Rsu 02 (5 schools)
- Waterville Public Schools (4 schools)
- Education in Unorganized Terr (3 schools)
- Winslow Schools (3 schools)
- Winthrop Public Schools (3 schools)