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Best Schools in Waterford, ME
Waterford, ME has 12 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 4,608 students. On average they score 79% on state proficiency tests against a projected 74%, so schools in Waterford meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Waterford, ME
The top high schools in Waterford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oxford Hills Comprehensive H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 17/msad 17 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1077 Students
2. Lake Region High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 61/msad 61 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 528 Students
Best Middle Schools in Waterford, ME
The top middle schools in Waterford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Telstar Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 44/msad 44 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 172 Students
2. Oxford Hills Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 17/msad 17 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 480 Students
3. Lake Region Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 61/msad 61 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 404 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Waterford, ME
The top elementary schools in Waterford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Suncook School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 72/msad 72 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 106 Students
2. Molly Ockett School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 72/msad 72 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 555 Students
3. Stevens Brook School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 61/msad 61 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 304 Students
4. Paris Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 17/msad 17 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 385 Students
5. Harrison Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 17/msad 17 • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 101 Students
6. Guy E Rowe School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 17/msad 17 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 404 Students
7. Waterford Memorial School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 17/msad 17 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 92 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Waterford, ME
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Waterford, ME has a total population of 1,251 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Waterford, 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 Waterford, ME.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.10 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.13 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.98 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waterford, ME.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Waterford, 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 Waterford, ME Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Waterford, ME
How many schools are in Waterford, ME?
Waterford, ME has 12 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 4,608 students in total.
How do schools in Waterford perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Waterford score 79% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 74%, so on average schools in Waterford meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Waterford?
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: 77%
- Projected: 77%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 83%
- Projected: 76%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 75%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 74%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 75%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 74%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 87%
- Projected: 74%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 73%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 83%
- Projected: 76%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 86%
- Projected: 72%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Waterford
All 1 public schools we grade in Waterford. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.