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 34%), 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 11% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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 11% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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