For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 570 students in Cumberland County, ME.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Cumberland County, ME are Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences, Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Science and Maine Connections Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cumberland County, ME public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Maine public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 89% statewide average). Charter schools in Cumberland County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maine public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Maine public charter school average of 11% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Cumberland County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
185 Lancaster Street
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 699-5500
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 699-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Science
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25 Shaker Rd
Gray, ME 04039
(207) 688-3727
Gray, ME 04039
(207) 688-3727
Gr: PK-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Maine Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Southborough Dr., Suite 20
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 805-3254
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 805-3254
Gr: 7-12 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Cumberland County, ME?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Cumberland County, ME include Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences, Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Science and Maine Connections Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Cumberland County?
2 public charter schools are located in Cumberland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cumberland County?
Cumberland County public charter schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Maine public charter schools average of 11% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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