For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 428 students in 04578, ME.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 04578, ME are Wiscasset Elementary School and Wiscasset Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 04578 have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Maine public elementary school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 84% statewide average). Elementary schools in 04578, ME have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Maine public elementary school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 04578, ME Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wiscasset Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
83 Federal Street
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7767
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7767
Grades: PK-5
| 191 students
Rank: #22.
Wiscasset Middle/high School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
225 Gardiner Road
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7722
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7722
Grades: 6-12
| 237 students
04578, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
272 Gardiner Road
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7722
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7722
Grades: 9-12
| 187 students
83 Federal Street
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7767
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7767
Grades: 5-8
| 163 students
146 Gardiner Road
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7585
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7585
Grades: PK-4
| 206 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 04578, ME?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 04578, ME include Wiscasset Elementary School and Wiscasset Middle/high School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 04578?
2 public elementary schools are located in 04578.
What is the racial composition of students in 04578?
04578 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Maine public elementary schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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