For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,049 students in Augusta, ME.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Augusta, ME are Chelsea Elementary School, Maine Virtual Academy and Cony Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Augusta, ME public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Maine public middle school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 85% statewide average). Middle schools in Augusta have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public middle school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Augusta, ME (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Maine Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6 East Chestnut Street
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 613-8900
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 613-8900
Gr: 7-12 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Cony Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Pierce Drive
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2460
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2460
Gr: 7-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Augusta, ME?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Augusta, ME include Chelsea Elementary School, Maine Virtual Academy and Cony Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Augusta?
3 public middle schools are located in Augusta.
What is the racial composition of students in Augusta?
Augusta public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public middle schools average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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