For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 4,597 students in Sagadahoc County, ME (there are 4 private schools, serving 193 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Sagadahoc County, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Sagadahoc County, ME are Williams-cone School, Bowdoinham Community School and West Bath School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sagadahoc County, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Sagadahoc County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sagadahoc County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Williams-cone School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19 Perkins Street
Topsham, ME 04086
(207) 725-4391
Topsham, ME 04086
(207) 725-4391
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Bowdoinham Community School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
23 Cemetery Road
Bowdoinham, ME 04008
(207) 666-5546
Bowdoinham, ME 04008
(207) 666-5546
Gr: K-5 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
West Bath School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
126 New Meadows Road
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-9145
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-9145
Gr: PK-5 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Woodside Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
42 Barrows Drive
Topsham, ME 04086
(207) 725-1243
Topsham, ME 04086
(207) 725-1243
Gr: K-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Bowdoin Central School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1460 Main Street
Bowdoin, ME 04287
(207) 666-5779
Bowdoin, ME 04287
(207) 666-5779
Gr: PK-5 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Phippsburg Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1047 Main Road
Phippsburg, ME 04562
(207) 389-1514
Phippsburg, ME 04562
(207) 389-1514
Gr: PK-5 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #77.
Morse High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
826 Shipbuilder Drive
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-8250
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-8250
Gr: 9-12 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Georgetown Central School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
52 Bay Point Road
Georgetown, ME 04548
(207) 633-2874
Georgetown, ME 04548
(207) 633-2874
Gr: PK-6 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #99.
Woolwich Central School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
137 Nequasset Road
Woolwich, ME 04579
(207) 443-9739
Woolwich, ME 04579
(207) 443-9739
Gr: PK-8 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1010.
Mt Ararat High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
68 Eagles Way
Topsham, ME 04086
(207) 729-2951
Topsham, ME 04086
(207) 729-2951
Gr: 9-12 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1111.
Mt Ararat Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
66 Republic Avenue
Topsham, ME 04086
(207) 729-2950
Topsham, ME 04086
(207) 729-2950
Gr: 6-8 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1212.
Bath Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6 Old Brunswick Road
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-8270
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-8270
Gr: 6-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1313.
Fisher-mitchell School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
597 High Street
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-8265
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-8265
Gr: 3-5 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Bath Regional Career & Technical
Vocational School
826 Shipbuilder Drive
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-8257
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-8257
Rank: n/an/a
800 High St.
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-8285
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-8285
Gr: PK-2 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
28 High Street
Richmond, ME 04357
(207) 737-4748
Richmond, ME 04357
(207) 737-4748
Gr: PK-5 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
132 Main Street
Richmond, ME 04357
(207) 737-4348
Richmond, ME 04357
(207) 737-4348
Gr: 9-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
132 Main Street
Richmond, ME 04357
(207) 737-4348
Richmond, ME 04357
(207) 737-4348
Gr: 6-8 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sagadahoc County, ME?
The top-ranked public schools in Sagadahoc County, ME include Williams-cone School, Bowdoinham Community School and West Bath School.
How many public schools are located in Sagadahoc County?
18 public schools are located in Sagadahoc County.
What percentage of students in Sagadahoc County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Sagadahoc County are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sagadahoc County?
Sagadahoc County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Sagadahoc County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sagadahoc County include: Bath Middle School vs. Mt Ararat Middle School, Mt Ararat Middle School vs. Bath Middle School, Dike-newell School vs. West Bath School
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