Best 04578 Maine Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 461 students in 04578, ME (there are 3 private schools, serving 149 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in 04578, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 04578, ME are Wiscasset Elementary School and Wiscasset Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 04578 have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in 04578, ME have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Maine public school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 04578, ME Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wiscasset Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
83 Federal Street
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7767
Grades: PK-5
| 204 students
Rank: #22.
Wiscasset Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
225, Gardiner Road
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7722
Grades: 6-12
| 257 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 04578 Maine

04578, Maine Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
272 Gardiner Road
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7722
Grades: 9-12
| 187 students
83 Federal Street
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7767
Grades: 5-8
| 163 students
146 Gardiner Road
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7585
Grades: PK-4
| 206 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 04578, ME?
The top ranked public schools in 04578, ME include Wiscasset Elementary School and Wiscasset Middle/high School.
How many public schools are located in 04578?
2 public schools are located in 04578.
What percentage of students in 04578 go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in 04578 are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 04578?
04578 public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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