Best Waterville Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 503 students in Waterville, ME.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Waterville, ME are Waterville Junior High School and Winslow Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waterville, ME public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Maine public middle school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 85% statewide average). Middle schools in Waterville have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Maine public middle school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Waterville, ME (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waterville Junior High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 West River Rd
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-2144
Gr: 6-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Winslow Junior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
30 Danielson St
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 872-1973
Gr: 7-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Waterville, ME?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Waterville, ME include Waterville Junior High School and Winslow Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Waterville?
2 public middle schools are located in Waterville.
What is the racial composition of students in Waterville?
Waterville public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Maine public middle schools average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Waterville are often viewed compared to one another?

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