For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 197 students in Bowdoin, ME.
The top-ranked public school in Bowdoin, ME is Bowdoin Central School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bowdoin, ME public school have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Bowdoin have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bowdoin, ME (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bowdoin Central School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1460 Main Street
Bowdoin, ME 04287
(207) 666-5779
Bowdoin, ME 04287
(207) 666-5779
Gr: PK-5 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bowdoin, ME?
The top-ranked public schools in Bowdoin, ME include Bowdoin Central School.
How many public schools are located in Bowdoin?
1 public schools are located in Bowdoin.
What is the racial composition of students in Bowdoin?
Bowdoin public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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