For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 464 students in 04861, ME.
The top ranked public schools in 04861, ME are Thomaston Grammar School and Oceanside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 04861 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in 04861, ME have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 04861, ME Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomaston Grammar School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
65 Watts Lane
Thomaston, ME 04861
(207) 354-6353
Thomaston, ME 04861
(207) 354-6353
Gr: K-5 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Oceanside Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
47 Valley Street
Thomaston, ME 04861
(207) 354-2502
Thomaston, ME 04861
(207) 354-2502
Gr: 6-8 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
04861, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
13 Valley Street
Thomaston, ME 04861
(207) 354-6464
Thomaston, ME 04861
(207) 354-6464
Gr: K-4 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
47 Valley Street
Thomaston, ME 04861
(207) 354-2502
Thomaston, ME 04861
(207) 354-2502
Gr: 8-9 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 04861, ME?
The top ranked public schools in 04861, ME include Thomaston Grammar School and Oceanside Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 04861?
2 public schools are located in 04861.
What is the racial composition of students in 04861?
04861 public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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