District Overview
Headquartered at the Dingley Building on 36 Oak Street in Lewiston, Maine, Lewiston Public Schools is an active, traditional public school district serving the vibrant community of the Lewiston-Auburn metropolitan area. Situated in a small city setting, this open school system operates eight educational facilities that provide a continuous academic pathway from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. As a non-charter district, it serves as a foundational educational hub for local families, delivering well-rounded programs designed to prepare students for higher education, vocational success, and civic engagement.

Within the 2024–2025 academic landscape, the district supports a diverse student body of 5,313 enrolled learners across its elementary, middle, and high school levels. To maintain high educational standards and foster strong student support, Lewiston Public Schools maintains a robust workforce comprising approximately 956 full-time equivalent teachers and over 186 instructional aides. This classroom guidance is paired with a dedicated operational network of more than 1,048 support staff members, bringing the district's total personnel to nearly 2,191 full-time equivalent staff members focused on creating a safe, well-resourced learning environment.
8
Total Schools
5,313
Total Students
956.1
Full-Time Teachers
5.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lewiston Public Schools
Demographic Student Count
White2,249
Hispanic247
Black2,373
Asian78
Two or More351
American Indian10
Pacific Islander5
  • Black
    2,373 (44.7%)
  • White
    2,249 (42.3%)
  • Two or More
    351 (6.6%)
  • Hispanic
    247 (4.6%)
  • Asian
    78 (1.5%)
  • American Indian
    10 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Lewiston Public Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary5
Middle1
High1
Other1
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:8
Students:5,313*
Teachers (FTE):956.1*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.6
Schools in Lewiston Public Schools
Found 8 Schools