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Best Skowhegan Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,109 students in Skowhegan, ME (there are 2 private schools, serving 65 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Skowhegan, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Skowhegan, ME are Margaret Chase Smith School - Skowhegan, Skowhegan Area High School and Skowhegan Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Skowhegan, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Skowhegan have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Skowhegan, ME (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Margaret Chase Smith School - Skowhegan
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
40 Heselton Street
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-9822
Gr: 4-5 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Skowhegan Area High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
61 Academy Circle
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-5511
Gr: 9-12 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Skowhegan Area Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
155 Academy Circle
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-3339
Gr: 6-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Bloomfield Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
140 Academy Circle
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-6221
Gr: 1-3 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Dimensions Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1192 West Ridge Road
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-8503
Gr: K-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Overman Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
78 Water Street, Suite 2
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 858-1600
Gr: 6-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Creative Childrens Academy
Charter School
48 South Factory Street
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-8740
Gr: PK-K | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
North Elementary School
33 Jewett Street
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-2907
Gr: PK-K | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Somerset Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
61 Academy Circle
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-2151

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Skowhegan, ME?
The top-ranked public schools in Skowhegan, ME include Margaret Chase Smith School - Skowhegan, Skowhegan Area High School and Skowhegan Area Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Skowhegan?
9 public schools are located in Skowhegan.
What percentage of students in Skowhegan go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Skowhegan are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Skowhegan?
Skowhegan public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Skowhegan are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Skowhegan include: Dimensions Academy vs. Skowhegan Area Middle School

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