For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,241 students in Waterville, ME (there are 3 private schools, serving 416 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Waterville, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Waterville, ME are Winslow High School, Winslow Elementary School and Waterville Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waterville, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Waterville have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Waterville, ME (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winslow High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20 Danielson St
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 872-1990
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 872-1990
Grades: 9-12
| 372 students
Rank: #22.
Winslow Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
285 Benton Ave
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 872-1967
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 872-1967
Grades: PK-6
| 552 students
Rank: #33.
Waterville Junior High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 West River Rd
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-2144
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-2144
Grades: 6-8
| 333 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
George J Mitchell School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
58 Drummond Ave
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-0695
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-0695
Grades: PK-3
| 545 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Winslow Junior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30 Danielson St
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 872-1973
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 872-1973
Grades: 7-8
| 184 students
Rank: #66.
Waterville Senior High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Brooklyn Ave
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-2751
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-2751
Grades: 9-12
| 502 students
Rank: #77.
Benton Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
68 School Drive
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 453-4240
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 453-4240
Grades: 1-6
| 515 students
Rank: #88.
Albert S Hall School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
27 Pleasant St
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 872-8071
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 872-8071
Grades: 4-5
| 238 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mid-maine Technical Center
Vocational School
3 Brooklyn Ave
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-0102
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-0102
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Waterville, ME?
The top ranked public schools in Waterville, ME include Winslow High School, Winslow Elementary School and Waterville Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Waterville?
9 public schools are located in Waterville.
What percentage of students in Waterville go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Waterville are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Waterville?
Waterville public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Maine public schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Waterville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Waterville include: Winslow Elementary School vs. George J Mitchell School, Winslow High School vs. Waterville Senior High School, Winslow Junior High School vs. Waterville Junior High School
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