| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winthrop Public Schools | Winthrop | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 831 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Regional School Unit 18 | South China | 8/10 Good · 77th pct | 2,782 | 8 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Regional School Unit 38 | Wayne | 7/10 Good · 68th pct | 1,207 | 6 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Regional School Unit 12 | Windsor | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 1,265 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Regional School Unit 02 | Monmouth | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 1,902 | 8 | PK–12 | 5 |
| School Administrative District 11 | Gardiner | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 1,949 | 6 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Winslow Schools | Waterville | 6/10 Average · 50th pct | 1,069 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Regional School Unit 09 | Vienna | 5/10 Average · 40th pct | 2,266 | 8 | PK–12 | 1 |
| School Administrative District 49 | Albion | 4/10 Below Average · 35th pct | 1,895 | 6 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Fayette Public Schools | Kents Hill | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 75 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Augusta School Department | Augusta | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 2,213 | 7 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Vassalboro Public Schools | Vassalboro | 3/10 Below Average · 21st pct | 509 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Regional School Unit 04 | Litchfield | 2/10 Poor · 14th pct | 1,300 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Kennebec County compares
Together they enroll 19,263 students across 67 schools. The largest is Regional School Unit 18 with 2,782 students. Districts here average 5.4/10, below the Maine average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County has 13 public school districts covering 27 zip codes. The top-rated district in Kennebec County is Winthrop Public Schools (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Maine. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Kennebec County, ME?
13 school districts serve zip codes in Kennebec County, ME. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Kennebec County, ME?
Of the districts serving Kennebec County, Winthrop Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 78th percentile among Maine school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Maine reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Maine and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Maine only, never across state lines.