For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 charter public schools serving 2,260 students in Maine.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public schools in Maine are Acadia Academy School, Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences and Maine Arts Academy School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maine charter public schools have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Charter Public Schools in Maine (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Acadia Academy School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12 Westminster Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 333-3765
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 333-3765
Grades: PK-6
| 248 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
185 Lancaster Street
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 699-5500
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 699-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 355 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
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: #44.
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
Rank: #55.
Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9 Ash Point Road
Harpswell, ME 04079
(207) 833-3229
Harpswell, ME 04079
(207) 833-3229
Grades: 5-8
| 78 students
Rank: #66.
Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Science
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25 Shaker Rd
Gray, ME 04039
(207) 688-3727
Gray, ME 04039
(207) 688-3727
Grades: PK-8
| 192 students
Rank: #77.
Maine Academy Of Natural Sciences
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13 Easler Road
Hinckley, ME 04944
(207) 238-4100
Hinckley, ME 04944
(207) 238-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 173 students
Rank: #88.
Harpswell Coastal Academy Divisions 2 And 3
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9 Ash Point Road
Harpswell, ME 04079
(207) 833-3229
Harpswell, ME 04079
(207) 833-3229
Grades: 9-12
| 93 students
Rank: #99.
Ecology Learning Center
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
230 Main Street
Unity, ME 04988
(207) 230-9275
Unity, ME 04988
(207) 230-9275
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
Rank: #1010.
Dimensions Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1192 West Ridge Road
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-8503
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-8503
Grades: K-8
| 161 students
Rank: #1111.
Overman Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
78 Water Street Suite 2
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 858-1600
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 858-1600
Grades: 6-12
| 163 students
Rank: n/an/a
Creative Childrens Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
48 South Factory Street
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-8740
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-8740
Grades: PK-K
| 34 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public schools in Maine?
The top ranked charter public schools in Maine include Acadia Academy School, Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences and Maine Arts Academy School.
How many charter public schools are located in Maine?
12 charter public schools are located in Maine.
What is the racial composition of students in Maine?
Maine charter public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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