Photo: Lucien P. Burleigh (1853-1923) · Public domainBridgton’s public schools score below 81% of Maine districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Bridgton, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Maine, not nationally.
From Maine state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Bridgton’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 75% of tested students were proficient in reading and 75% in math, against 84% and 82% statewide; 97% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
85–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across Maine (the state reports Bridgton’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $24,941 per student, against $20,630 across Maine (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 6 the district’s path is Lake Region Middle School, then Lake Region High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Nfi North Bridge Crossing Academy (private) and Bridge Crossing Academy (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Bridgton’s grade
C−: better than 19% of Maine school districts, #118 of 142 Maine towns. Both inputs trail the Maine average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Bridgton, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Bridgton
Stevens Brook School
Grades PK–5 · 290 students · 10:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Bridgton
Stevens Brook School
Grades PK–5 · 290 students · 10:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Bridgton
Stevens Brook School
Grades PK–5 · 290 students · 10:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Bridgton
Stevens Brook School
Grades PK–5 · 290 students · 10:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Bridgton
Stevens Brook School
Grades PK–5 · 290 students · 10:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Bridgton
Stevens Brook School
Grades PK–5 · 290 students · 10:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Bridgton
Lake Region Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 390 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Naples
7th grade in Bridgton
Lake Region Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 390 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Naples
8th grade in Bridgton
Lake Region Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 390 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Naples
9th grade in Bridgton
Lake Region High School
Grades 9–12 · 503 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Naples
10th grade in Bridgton
Lake Region High School
Grades 9–12 · 503 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Naples
Bridgton’s public schools are run by School Administrative District 61, which also serves Casco and Naples. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Bridgton vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Maine towns that share Bridgton’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgton | C− | School Administrative District 61 |
| Fryeburg | C+ | School Administrative District 72 |
| Harrison | D | School Administrative District 17 |
| Denmark | C+ | School Administrative District 72 |
| Naples | C− | School Administrative District 61 |
| Waterford | D | School Administrative District 17 |
| Sweden | — | School Administrative District 72 |
Every school in Bridgton
5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Maine’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Bridgton’s schools
Are Bridgton’s schools good?
On Maine’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Bridgton children attend score below 81% of Maine’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade, #118 of 142 Maine towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 17%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Bridgton in?
School Administrative District 61, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,627 students in 5 schools (2024–25).
Where do Bridgton kids go to high school?
Lake Region High School in Naples, with 503 students; its own test results earn a C−.
What is Bridgton’s graduation rate?
85–89% of the class of 2023 in School Administrative District 61 graduated in four years, against 87% across Maine.
How much does Bridgton spend per student?
$24,941 in School Administrative District 61 (FY2024), against $20,630 across Maine. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Bridgton?
Yes: Nfi North Bridge Crossing Academy (special education, grades 2–7, 14 students) and Bridge Crossing Academy (special education, grades 2–7, 14 students).
Parents talk
What Bridgton families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Bridgton → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Maine. Stars are from neighbors.