Beta You're viewing our redesigned school list. Prefer the classic layout?

Best Public Schools in Manchester, ME

Coming soon: We're expecting this year's test scores from the Maine Department of Education any day now — new rankings will be posted the moment they're released!

Coming soon: This year's test scores are expected from the Maine Department of Education any day now — new rankings will follow the moment they're released!

At a glance

School

150

Students

Top rankedManchester Elementary School38^th of 289 Maine elementary schools

▲

Biggest riser

Manchester Elementary School up 25 spots statewide this year

Compare Maine cities →See the top-ranked Maine schools →

Summary:

The city of Manchester, Maine is home to a single standout elementary school, Manchester Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. This school has consistently demonstrated academic excellence, ranking among the top 13% of Maine elementary schools in the most recent school year and earning a 4 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.

Manchester Elementary School outperforms both its district, Regional School Unit 38, and the state of Maine on standardized test proficiency rates, with 78.5% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 74.7% in Math, and 42.4% in Science. The school also maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 9.3 to 1, well below the state average, and has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4% compared to the state.

Overall, the data indicates that Manchester Elementary School is providing an excellent educational experience for its students, with strong academic performance, effective resource allocation, and a positive trend in statewide rankings. While there is room for improvement on chronic absenteeism, the school's consistent excellence makes it a standout institution in the Manchester, Maine area.

Load more schools when map is moved

Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MEA English Language Arts (2025)	MEA Mathematics (2025)	MEA Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Manchester Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	17 School St.	Manchester	04351	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 38	No	No	No	No	(207) 622-2949	150	16	9.2	25.3%	139 (92.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.3%)	86.9	38^th of 289 public elementary schools	86.9%		77.7	63^rd of 288 public elementary schools	78.1%	25	78.5	74.7	42.4	$21,570

Cities Near Manchester

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Hallowell	4.22 mi	1	86^th
Augusta	4.33 mi	9	176^th
Readfield	4.54 mi	3	132^nd
Winthrop	5.12 mi	3	117^th
Farmingdale	5.57 mi	1	59^th

See the top ME Maine cities

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maine Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.