For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public middle schools serving 4,706 students in Kennebec County, ME.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kennebec County, ME are Windsor Elementary School, Winthrop Middle School and Gardiner Regional Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kennebec County, ME public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Maine public middle school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 85% statewide average). Middle schools in Kennebec County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maine public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Kennebec County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Windsor Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
366 Ridge Road
Windsor, ME 04363
(207) 445-2356
Windsor, ME 04363
(207) 445-2356
Gr: K-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Winthrop Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Rambler Road
Winthrop, ME 04364
(207) 377-2249
Winthrop, ME 04364
(207) 377-2249
Gr: 6-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Gardiner Regional Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
161 Cobbossee Avenue
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-1326
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-1326
Gr: 6-8 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Hall-dale Middle And High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
97 Maple St
Farmingdale, ME 04344
(207) 622-6211
Farmingdale, ME 04344
(207) 622-6211
Gr: 6-12 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Messalonskee Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
33 School Bus Drive
Oakland, ME 04963
(207) 465-2167
Oakland, ME 04963
(207) 465-2167
Gr: 6-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Monmouth Memorial School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
130 Academy Rd
Monmouth, ME 04259
(207) 933-9002
Monmouth, ME 04259
(207) 933-9002
Gr: PK-8 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Maranacook Community Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Millard Harrison Drive
Readfield, ME 04355
(207) 685-3128
Readfield, ME 04355
(207) 685-3128
Gr: 6-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
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 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #99.
China Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
773 Lakeview Drive
China Village, ME 04926
(207) 445-1500
China Village, ME 04926
(207) 445-1500
Gr: 5-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1010.
Waterville Junior High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 West River Rd
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-2144
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-2144
Gr: 6-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1111.
Winslow Junior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30 Danielson St
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 872-1973
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 872-1973
Gr: 7-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1212.
Vassalboro Community School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1116 Webber Pond Road
Vassalboro, ME 04989
(207) 923-3100
Vassalboro, ME 04989
(207) 923-3100
Gr: PK-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1313.
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 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Kennebec County, ME?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kennebec County, ME include Windsor Elementary School, Winthrop Middle School and Gardiner Regional Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Kennebec County?
14 public middle schools are located in Kennebec County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kennebec County?
Kennebec County public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public middle schools average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Kennebec County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Kennebec County include: Maranacook Community Middle School vs. Winthrop Middle School, Winthrop Middle School vs. Maranacook Community Middle School, Gardiner Regional Middle School vs. Hall-dale Middle And High School
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