For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 689 students in South Berwick, ME.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in South Berwick, ME are Central School and Marshwood Great Works School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Berwick, ME public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Maine public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 89% (versus the 84% statewide average). Elementary schools in South Berwick have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maine public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public elementary school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in South Berwick, ME (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
197 Main Street
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-2333
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-2333
Gr: PK-3 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Marshwood Great Works School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
49 Academy Street
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-4010
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-4010
Gr: 4-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in South Berwick, ME?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in South Berwick, ME include Central School and Marshwood Great Works School.
How many public elementary schools are located in South Berwick?
2 public elementary schools are located in South Berwick.
What is the racial composition of students in South Berwick?
South Berwick public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public elementary schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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