For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 308 students in 04861, ME.
The top-ranked public middle school in 04861, ME is Oceanside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 04861 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Maine public middle school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 85% statewide average). Middle schools in 04861, ME have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public middle school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 04861, ME Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oceanside Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
47 Valley Street
Thomaston, ME 04861
(207) 354-2502
Thomaston, ME 04861
(207) 354-2502
Gr: 6-8 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
04861, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
13 Valley Street
Thomaston, ME 04861
(207) 354-6464
Thomaston, ME 04861
(207) 354-6464
Gr: K-4 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
47 Valley Street
Thomaston, ME 04861
(207) 354-2502
Thomaston, ME 04861
(207) 354-2502
Gr: 8-9 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 04861, ME?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 04861, ME include Oceanside Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 04861?
1 public middle schools are located in 04861.
What is the racial composition of students in 04861?
04861 public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public middle schools average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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