Acadia Academy School

Acadia Academy is a charter elementary school in Lewiston, Maine, serving 246 students across pre-kindergarten through grade 6. The school maintains a 12.3-to-1 student-teacher ratio. The numbers make a clear case.

Acadia earns a composite score of 9.2 out of 10 — rated Exceptional — with a 9.1 academic score and a 9.6 growth score. The growth score is the highest of the three, and it matters: growth measures how much students learn each year regardless of starting point, making it a reliable signal of instructional quality. Acadia ranks #4 of 337 elementary schools in Maine and outperforms 99% of all Maine public schools, a performance that places it fifth among 542 public schools statewide.

In Lewiston, the advantage is even more pronounced. Acadia holds the #1 spot among 8 public schools in the city — no other local school approaches its composite performance. For families comparing elementary options in the area, the data is consistent across every dimension: academic achievement, measurable student growth, and a statewide rank that places Acadia among the top five public schools in Maine.

Acadia Academy School is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.