For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 428 students in 04578, ME.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 04578, ME are Wiscasset Elementary School and Wiscasset Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 04578 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Maine public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 84% statewide average). Elementary schools in 04578, ME have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Maine public elementary school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 04578, ME Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wiscasset Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
83 Federal Street
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7767
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7767
Gr: PK-5 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Wiscasset Middle/high School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 Gardiner Road
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7722
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7722
Gr: 6-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
04578, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
272 Gardiner Road
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7722
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7722
Gr: 9-12 | 187 students Minority enrollment: 2%
83 Federal Street
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7767
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7767
Gr: 5-8 | 163 students Minority enrollment: 3%
146 Gardiner Road
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7585
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7585
Gr: PK-4 | 206 students Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 04578, ME?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 04578, ME include Wiscasset Elementary School and Wiscasset Middle/high School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 04578?
2 public elementary schools are located in 04578.
What is the racial composition of students in 04578?
04578 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Maine public elementary schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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