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Best Schools in Waterville, ME
Waterville, ME has 20 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 11 elementary) serving 6,813 students. On average they score 83% on state proficiency tests against a projected 76%, so schools in Waterville meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Waterville, ME
The top high schools in Waterville, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Messalonskee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 18 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 725 Students
2. Winslow High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winslow Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 365 Students
3. Waterville Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterville Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 519 Students
4. Lawrence High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 49/msad 49 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 577 Students
Best Middle Schools in Waterville, ME
The top middle schools in Waterville, 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. Lawrence Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 49/msad 49 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 300 Students
3. Winslow Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winslow Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 169 Students
4. Waterville Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterville Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 338 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Waterville, ME
The top elementary schools in Waterville, 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. Benton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 49/msad 49 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 545 Students
4. Winslow Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winslow Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 535 Students
5. Clinton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 49/msad 49 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 253 Students
6. Albert S Hall School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterville Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 222 Students
7. Albion Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 49/msad 49 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 108 Students
8. George J Mitchell School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterville Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 572 Students
9. Ralph M Atwood Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 18 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 224 Students
10. Wfs Waterville
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wfs Waterville • Private • Grades Pre K - 1 • 20 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Waterville, ME
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Waterville, ME has a total population of 18,422 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Waterville, 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 Waterville, ME.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.12 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.42 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.70 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waterville, ME.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Waterville, 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 Waterville, ME Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Waterville, ME
How many schools are in Waterville, ME?
Waterville, ME has 20 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 6,813 students in total.
How do schools in Waterville perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Waterville score 83% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 76%, so on average schools in Waterville meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Waterville?
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: 85%
- Projected: 81%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 83%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 87%
- Projected: 80%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 83%
- Projected: 80%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 88%
- Projected: 84%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 80%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 86%
- Projected: 82%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 88%
- Projected: 85%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 80%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 75%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Waterville
4 of 4 schools in Waterville carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1D: 3
All 4 public schools we grade in Waterville. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (4)
- Albert S Hall School
- George J Mitchell School
- Waterville Junior High School
- Waterville Senior High School
Private schools (3)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.