Public schools in Lewiston, ME
9 open public schools with an address in Lewiston, operated by 2 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
5,562
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.4:1
Maine median 10.9:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Lewiston public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Lewiston, ME: 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,562 students, an average of 695 per school. The largest campus is Lewiston High School (1,709 students), and the largest elementary school is Robert V. Connors Elementary School (737).
Lewiston Public Schools operates the most schools here (8), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 11.4:1, similar to 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 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 62% 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 Lewiston
Elementary schools in Lewiston
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia Academy School Acadia Academy · Charter | PK–06 | 250 | 16.7:1 | |
| Farwell Elementary School Lewiston Public Schools | PK–06 | 401 | 10.2:1 | |
| Montello School Lewiston Public Schools | PK–06 | 675 | 11.8:1 | |
| Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School Lewiston Public Schools | PK–06 | 572 | 11:1 | |
| Robert V. Connors Elementary School Lewiston Public Schools | PK–06 | 737 | 9.9:1 | |
| Thomas J McMahon Elementary Sch Lewiston Public Schools | PK–06 | 474 | 9.1:1 |
Middle schools in Lewiston
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston Middle School Lewiston Public Schools | 07–08 | 744 | 11.8:1 |
High schools in Lewiston
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston High School Lewiston Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,709 | 14.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Lewiston
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston Regional Technology Ctr Lewiston Public Schools · Career and Technical School | Not reported | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White44.4%
- Hispanic4.5%
- Black42.9%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Lewiston schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,562 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Lewiston
How many public schools are in Lewiston, ME?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Lewiston: 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 5,562 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Lewiston?
Schools with an address in Lewiston belong to 2 education agencies, led by Lewiston Public Schools (8 schools), Acadia 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 Lewiston?
Lewiston High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Lewiston, with 1,709 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Lewiston?
Yes. 1 of the 9 public schools in Lewiston are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Acadia Academy School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Lewiston schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Lewiston public schools is 11.4:1, similar to 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 Lewiston 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