For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 679 students in Kennebec County, ME.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Kennebec County, ME are Maine Arts Academy School and Maine Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kennebec County, ME public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Maine public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 89% statewide average). Charter schools in Kennebec County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maine public charter school average of 10% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Kennebec County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maine Arts Academy School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 Cony Road
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 480-7917
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 480-7917
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Maine Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6 East Chestnut Street
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 613-8900
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 613-8900
Gr: 7-12 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Kennebec County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Malta Street
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2490
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2490
Gr: 7-8 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
26 Garden Lane
Hallowell, ME 04347
(207) 623-8677
Hallowell, ME 04347
(207) 623-8677
Gr: PK-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
97 Maple Street
Farmingdale, ME 04344
(207) 622-6211
Farmingdale, ME 04344
(207) 622-6211
Gr: 9-12 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
111 Maple Street
Farmingdale, ME 04344
(207) 596-2008
Farmingdale, ME 04344
(207) 596-2008
Gr: 6-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
466 Academy Road
Litchfield, ME 04350
(207) 268-4137
Litchfield, ME 04350
(207) 268-4137
Gr: PK-2 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
14 Pray Street
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-2522
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-2522
Gr: PK | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
2 School Street
Randolph, ME 04346
(207) 582-4252
Randolph, ME 04346
(207) 582-4252
Gr: K-5 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Kennebec County, ME?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Kennebec County, ME include Maine Arts Academy School and Maine Virtual Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Kennebec County?
2 public charter schools are located in Kennebec County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kennebec County?
Kennebec County public charter schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maine public charter schools average of 10% (majority Hispanic).
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