Educational Opportunities

School systems within the Capital Area are strongly committed to the educational, social and personal development of our children. Our schools are noted for fine academic programs, which have prepared students for the best colleges in the country. Several Capital area communities are upgrading schools to assure the best educational opportunities for our children. To meet the needs of a diverse student population, our schools offer special needs and honors programs, as well as alternative programs for students interested in exploring non-traditional environments. For more information, contact the Superintendent's Office of the City or Town of interest.

Public Schools

Superintendent's Offices

Augusta (207) 626-2468

Chelsea/Somerville/Whitefield/Windsor (207) 549-3261

Dresden (207) 882-6303

Farmingdale/Hallowell (207) 622-6351

Fayette (207) (207) 897-6722

Gardiner/Pittston/Randolph/West Gardiner (207) 582-5346

Litchfield (207) 375-4273

Manchester/ Mount Vernon/Readfield/Wayne (207) 685-3336

Monmouth/Richmond (207) 737-2331

Winthrop (207) 377-2296

Private and Parochial Schools

Dirigere Christian Academy (1-12) (207) 622-1721

Saint Michael's School (K-8) (207) 623-3491

Kent's Hill (High School) (207) 685-4914

Colleges/Universities

The University of Maine at Augusta (207) 621-3000

Colby College* (207) 872-3000

Kennebec Valley Community College* (207) 453-5000

Kaplan University (207) 213-2505

Thomas College* (207) 859-1101

* These schools are in the Waterville area

Vocational Schools

Capital Area Technical Center (207) 626-2475

Libraries

Augusta: Lithgow Public Library (207) 626-2415

Gardiner: Gardiner Public Library (207) 582-3312

Hallowell: Hubbard Free Library (207) 622-6582

Richmond: Richmond Public Library (207) 737-2770

Wayne: Wayne Memorial Library (207) 685-3612

Winthrop: Charles M. Bailey Library (207) 377-8673

Maine State Library: Located in the Maine State Cultural Building in the State Capitol Complex, The Maine State Library houses an extensive collection of material on Maine history and genealogy.
Library (207) 287-5600 Archives (207) 287-5790