Best Public Schools in Zip Code 04926

Summary:

The 04926 zip code area is home to two schools - China Primary School and China Middle School, both part of the Regional School Unit 18 district. While China Primary School is a standout performer, ranking 74th out of 289 Maine elementary schools and outpacing district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics, China Middle School lags behind, ranking 73rd out of 91 Maine middle schools and underperforming in core subjects.

China Primary School boasts a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.1, contributing to its academic success. In contrast, China Middle School's 1-star rating and higher chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4% suggest areas for improvement. Interestingly, the middle school also has a higher free/reduced lunch rate of 40.66%, compared to 30.47% at the primary school, hinting at potential socioeconomic factors influencing student performance.

Overall, the data paints a picture of a strong primary school in the 04926 zip code area, while the middle school lags behind in key metrics. Understanding and addressing the factors contributing to this performance disparity, such as chronic absenteeism and socioeconomic challenges, could be crucial in ensuring a more equitable educational experience for all students in the community.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MEA English Language Arts (2025)	MEA Mathematics (2025)	MEA Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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	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
China Middle School	Public	5-8	773 Lakeview Drive	China	04926	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 18	No	No	No	No	(207) 445-1500	170	15	11.7	37.6%	156 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.1%)	27.5	73^rd of 91 public middle schools	19.8%		43.7	47^th of 92 public middle schools	48.9%	26	53.3	45.0	28.7	$20,447
China Primary School	Public	PK, KG-4	763 Lakeview Drive	China	04926	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 18	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 445-1550	242	20	12.1	39.7%	227 (93.8%)	3 (1.2%)	4 (1.7%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.5%)	75	74^th of 289 public elementary schools	74.4%		54.1	142^nd of 288 public elementary schools	50.7%	68	69.0	66.0		$20,124

Cities Near Zip Code 04926

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
China	2.56 mi	2	147^th
Albion	5.33 mi	1	182^nd
Palermo	6.53 mi	1	125^th
Winslow	7.15 mi	3	108^th
Vassalboro	7.27 mi	1	140^th

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

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