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Best Schools in Manchester, ME
Manchester, ME has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,304 students. On average they score 89% on state proficiency tests against a projected 84%, so schools in Manchester meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Manchester, ME
The top high schools in Manchester, 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. Winthrop High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winthrop Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 221 Students
3. Messalonskee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 18 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 725 Students
Best Middle Schools in Manchester, ME
The top middle schools in Manchester, 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. Messalonskee Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 18 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 452 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Manchester, ME
The top elementary schools in Manchester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Manchester Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 38 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 186 Students
2. Winthrop Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winthrop Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 387 Students
3. Belgrade Central School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 18 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 239 Students
4. Readfield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 38 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 213 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Manchester, ME
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Manchester, ME has a total population of 2,563 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 45% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Manchester, 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 Manchester, ME.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.16 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.17 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Manchester, ME.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Manchester, 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 Manchester, ME Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Manchester, ME
How many schools are in Manchester, ME?
Manchester, ME has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,304 students in total.
How do schools in Manchester perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Manchester score 89% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 84%, so on average schools in Manchester meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Manchester?
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: 90%
- Projected: 83%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 92%
- Projected: 83%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 87%
- Projected: 82%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 83%
- Projected: 76%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 87%
- Projected: 80%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 88%
- Projected: 83%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 90%
- Projected: 82%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 81%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 87%
- Projected: 81%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 82%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Manchester
1 of 1 schools in Manchester carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Manchester. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.