For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 663 students in Augusta, ME.
The top ranked public charter schools in Augusta, ME are Maine Arts Academy School and Maine Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Augusta, ME public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 88% (versus the Maine public charter school average of 85%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 88% statewide average). Charter schools in Augusta have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maine public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maine public charter school average of 9% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Augusta, ME (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maine Arts Academy School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 Cony Road
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 480-7917
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 480-7917
Grades: 9-12
| 225 students
Rank: #22.
Maine Virtual Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6 East Chestnut Street
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 613-8900
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 613-8900
Grades: 7-12
| 438 students
Augusta, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Malta Street
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2490
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2490
Grades: 7-8
| 368 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Augusta, ME?
The top ranked public charter schools in Augusta, ME include Maine Arts Academy School and Maine Virtual Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Augusta?
2 public charter schools are located in Augusta.
What is the racial composition of students in Augusta?
Augusta public charter schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maine public charter schools average of 9% (majority Hispanic).
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