For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,739 students in Augusta, ME.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Augusta, ME are James H Bean School, Lillian Parks Hussey School and Lincoln School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Augusta, ME public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Maine public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 84% statewide average). Elementary schools in Augusta have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public elementary school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Augusta, ME (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James H Bean School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2896 Middle Road
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 547-3395
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 547-3395
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Lillian Parks Hussey School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12 Gedney Street
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2461
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2461
Gr: K-6 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30 Lincoln Street
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2483
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2483
Gr: K-6 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Chelsea Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
566 Togus Road
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 582-2214
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 582-2214
Gr: PK-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Sylvio J Gilbert School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16 Sunset Avenue
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2491
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2491
Gr: PK-6 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Farrington School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
249 Eastern Avenue
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2480
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2480
Gr: K-6 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Augusta, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Malta Street
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2490
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2490
Gr: 7-8 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Augusta, ME?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Augusta, ME include James H Bean School, Lillian Parks Hussey School and Lincoln School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Augusta?
6 public elementary schools are located in Augusta.
What is the racial composition of students in Augusta?
Augusta public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public elementary schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Augusta are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Augusta include: Lincoln School vs. Lillian Parks Hussey School, Lillian Parks Hussey School vs. Lincoln School
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