For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,183 students in Waterville, ME.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Waterville, ME are Winslow Elementary School, Waterville Junior High School and George J Mitchell School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waterville, ME public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Maine public elementary school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 84% statewide average). Elementary schools in Waterville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Maine public elementary school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Waterville, ME (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winslow Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
285 Benton Ave
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 872-1967
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 872-1967
Grades: PK-6
| 552 students
Rank: #22.
Waterville Junior High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 West River Rd
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-2144
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-2144
Grades: 6-8
| 333 students
Rank: #33.
George J Mitchell School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
58 Drummond Ave
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-0695
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-0695
Grades: PK-3
| 545 students
Rank: #44.
Benton Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
68 School Drive
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 453-4240
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 453-4240
Grades: 1-6
| 515 students
Rank: #55.
Albert S Hall School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
27 Pleasant St
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 872-8071
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 872-8071
Grades: 4-5
| 238 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Waterville, ME?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Waterville, ME include Winslow Elementary School, Waterville Junior High School and George J Mitchell School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Waterville?
5 public elementary schools are located in Waterville.
What is the racial composition of students in Waterville?
Waterville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Maine public elementary schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Waterville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Waterville include: Winslow Elementary School vs. George J Mitchell School, George J Mitchell School vs. Winslow Elementary School, Benton Elementary School vs. Winslow Elementary School
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