For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,017 students in Berwick, ME (there are , serving 24 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Berwick, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Berwick, ME are Vivian E Hussey School, Noble Middle School and Eric L Knowlton School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Berwick, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Berwick have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Berwick, ME (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vivian E Hussey School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20 Blackberry Hill Road
Berwick, ME 03901
(207) 698-4465
Berwick, ME 03901
(207) 698-4465
Gr: K-3 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Noble Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
46 Cranberry Meadow Road
Berwick, ME 03901
(207) 698-1320
Berwick, ME 03901
(207) 698-1320
Gr: 6-7 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Eric L Knowlton School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8 Noble Lane
Berwick, ME 03901
(207) 698-1188
Berwick, ME 03901
(207) 698-1188
Gr: 4-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Berwick, Maine 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
20 Wilson Street
Berwick, ME 03901
(207) 698-7604
Berwick, ME 03901
(207) 698-7604
Gr: 4-5 | 207 students Minority enrollment: 3%
8 Noble Ln
Berwick, ME 03901
(207) 698-1188
Berwick, ME 03901
(207) 698-1188
Gr: 5-6 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
20 Blackberry Hill Rd
Berwick, ME 03901
(207) 698-4465
Berwick, ME 03901
(207) 698-4465
Gr: PK-4 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Berwick, ME?
The top-ranked public schools in Berwick, ME include Vivian E Hussey School, Noble Middle School and Eric L Knowlton School.
How many public schools are located in Berwick?
3 public schools are located in Berwick.
What percentage of students in Berwick go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Berwick are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Berwick?
Berwick public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Year-Round Schooling in 2026: Updated Parent Guide
Explore the latest 2026 data, trends, costs, and parent planning tips in the ongoing debate over year-round schooling vs the traditional calendar.
No Child Left Behind: Past, Present, and Future of U.S. School Policy
Explore how No Child Left Behind evolved into ESSA, what it means for 2025‑26 schooling, and what parents need to know about testing, admissions planning, and funding.
Understanding 51±¬ÁÏ Fees & Optional Costs Guide
Discover what public school fees are required versus optional, with 2026 updates for parents, students, and educators on budgeting and planning.