Public schools in Augusta, ME
9 open public schools with an address in Augusta, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,840
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.2:1
Maine median 10.9:1
Charter schools
2
1 virtual
An overview of Augusta public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Augusta, ME: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,840 students, an average of 355 per school. The largest campus is Cony (662 students), and the largest elementary school is Farrington School (306).
Augusta Public Schools operates the most schools here (7), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.2:1, higher than the statewide school median of 10.9:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 51% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Augusta
Elementary schools in Augusta
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farrington School Augusta Public Schools | KG–06 | 306 | 10.6:1 | |
| Lillian Parks Hussey School Augusta Public Schools | KG–06 | 235 | 13.7:1 | |
| Lincoln School Augusta Public Schools | KG–06 | 291 | 12.7:1 | |
| Sylvio J Gilbert School Augusta Public Schools | PK–06 | 305 | 12:1 |
Middle schools in Augusta
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cony Middle School Augusta Public Schools | 07–08 | 321 | 10.8:1 |
High schools in Augusta
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cony Augusta Public Schools | 09–12 | 662 | 17.9:1 | |
| Maine Arts Academy School Maine Arts Academy · Charter | 07–12 | 245 | 14.4:1 | |
| Maine Virtual Academy Maine Virtual Academy · Charter · Virtual | 07–12 | 475 | 13.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Augusta
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Area Technical Center Augusta Public Schools · Career and Technical School | Not reported | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White87.9%
- Hispanic3.5%
- Black1.9%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Augusta schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,840 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Augusta
How many public schools are in Augusta, ME?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Augusta: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,840 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Augusta?
Schools with an address in Augusta belong to 3 education agencies, led by Augusta Public Schools (7 schools), Maine Arts Academy (1 school), Maine Virtual Academy (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Augusta?
Cony reported the largest high-school enrollment in Augusta, with 662 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Augusta?
Yes. 2 of the 9 public schools in Augusta are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Maine Arts Academy School, Maine Virtual Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Augusta schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Augusta public schools is 13.2:1, higher than the Maine school median of 10.9:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Augusta guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Maine cities