For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,021 students in Lewiston, ME.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lewiston, ME are Acadia Academy School, Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School and Farwell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lewiston, ME public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Maine public elementary school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 84% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lewiston have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public elementary school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lewiston, ME (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: #22.
Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 College Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4160
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4160
Grades: PK-6
| 582 students
Rank: #33.
Farwell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
84-110 Farwell St
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4110
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4110
Grades: PK-6
| 392 students
Rank: #44.
Thomas J Mcmahon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
151 North Temple Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4140
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4140
Grades: PK-6
| 504 students
Rank: #55.
Montello School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
407 East Avenue
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4150
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4150
Grades: PK-6
| 618 students
Rank: #66.
Robert V. Connors Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Bartlett Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4130
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4130
Grades: PK-6
| 677 students
Lewiston, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
145 Birch Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4120
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4120
Grades: PK-6
| 386 students
880 Lisbon Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4130
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4130
Grades: K-6
| 291 students
409 College Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4160
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4160
Grades: K-6
| 321 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lewiston, ME?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lewiston, ME include Acadia Academy School, Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School and Farwell Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lewiston?
6 public elementary schools are located in Lewiston.
What is the racial composition of students in Lewiston?
Lewiston public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public elementary schools average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Lewiston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Lewiston include: Montello School vs. Farwell Elementary School, Farwell Elementary School vs. Montello School, Thomas J Mcmahon Elementary School vs. Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School
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