Best 04976 Maine Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,267 students in 04976, ME.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 04976, ME are Margaret Chase Smith School - Skowhegan, Skowhegan Area Middle School and Bloomfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 04976 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Maine public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 84% statewide average). Elementary schools in 04976, ME have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public elementary school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 04976, ME Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Margaret Chase Smith School - Skowhegan
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
40 Heselton Street
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-9822
Gr: 4-5 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Skowhegan Area Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
155 Academy Circle
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-3339
Gr: 6-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Bloomfield Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
140 Academy Circle
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-6221
Gr: 1-3 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Dimensions Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1192 West Ridge Road
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-8503
Gr: K-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Overman Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
78 Water Street, Suite 2
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 858-1600
Gr: 6-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 04976, ME?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 04976, ME include Margaret Chase Smith School - Skowhegan, Skowhegan Area Middle School and Bloomfield Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 04976?
5 public elementary schools are located in 04976.
What is the racial composition of students in 04976?
04976 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public elementary schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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