For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,133 students in 04976, ME (there are 2 private schools, serving 62 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 04976, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 04976, ME are Skowhegan Area High School, Skowhegan Area Middle School and Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 04976 have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in 04976, ME have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 04976, ME Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Skowhegan Area High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
61 Academy Circle
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-5511
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-5511
Grades: 9-12
| 702 students
Rank: #22.
Skowhegan Area Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
155 Academy Circle
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-3339
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-3339
Grades: 6-8
| 473 students
Rank: #33.
Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
40 Heselton Street
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-9822
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-9822
Grades: 4-5
| 173 students
Rank: #44.
Bloomfield Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
140 Academy Circle
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-6221
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-6221
Grades: 1-3
| 274 students
Rank: #55.
Dimensions Academy
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
| 168 students
Rank: #66.
Overman Academy
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
| 169 students
Rank: n/an/a
Creative Childrens Academy
Charter School
48 South Factory Street
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-8740
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-8740
Grades: PK-K
| 44 students
Rank: n/an/a
33 Jewett Street
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-2907
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-2907
Grades: PK-K
| 130 students
Rank: n/an/a
Somerset Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
61 Academy Circle
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-2151
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-2151
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
04976, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1192 West Ridge Rd
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-3944
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-3944
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 04976, ME?
The top ranked public schools in 04976, ME include Skowhegan Area High School, Skowhegan Area Middle School and Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan.
How many public schools are located in 04976?
9 public schools are located in 04976.
What percentage of students in 04976 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 04976 are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 04976?
04976 public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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