Bath, Maine is a charming and vibrant coastal town located in Sagadahoc County. The city is known for its unique maritime heritage and rich culture. Education is an integral part of Bath's community, with a thriving local education system that includes public schools, private schools, and post-secondary institutions. The public schools are rated very highly according to the Maine Department of Education, providing a quality education to students in grades K-12. Private schools also offer excellent educational opportunities to students from both surrounding towns and the greater state of Maine. Furthermore, several post-secondary institutions are located within the city limits such as Southern Maine Community College and University of New England - Bath Campus. With these diverse options for educational attainment, Bath residents have access to a wide range of learning opportunities tailored to their needs and goals.
Bath schools spend $13,275 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 13 pupils per teacher, 266 students per librarian, and 373 children per counselor.