For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 691 students in South Berwick, ME.
The top ranked public elementary schools in South Berwick, ME are Marshwood Great Works School and Central School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Berwick, ME public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Maine public elementary school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 89% (versus the 84% statewide average). Elementary schools in South Berwick have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maine public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public elementary school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in South Berwick, ME (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marshwood Great Works School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
49 Academy Street
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-4010
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-4010
Grades: 4-5
| 304 students
Rank: #22.
Central School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
197 Main Street
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-2333
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-2333
Grades: PK-3
| 387 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in South Berwick, ME?
The top ranked public elementary schools in South Berwick, ME include Marshwood Great Works School and Central School.
How many public elementary schools are located in South Berwick?
2 public elementary schools are located in South Berwick.
What is the racial composition of students in South Berwick?
South Berwick public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public elementary schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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