Lewiston city, ME
ZIP 04240 — Schools & Education
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working ClassLow Snow Area
School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities
Schools & Education in ZIP 04240
K-12 nearby
37
Public
27
Private
10
Avg enrollment
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ZIP 04240 (Lewiston, ME) is associated with Lewiston (LEA 2307320) on US5’s NCES EDGE district mapping. District assignment is ZIP/ZCTA-based and can span multiple attendance boundaries — confirm school assignment with the district for enrollment.
Within about 10 miles, US5 lists 37 K-12 schools (27 public, 10 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 3.1 miles.
ACS estimates show about 0.3% of school-enrolled residents in this ZIP attending private school — a ZIP-level share, not a per-campus rate.
The nearest college/university on US5 is Bates College about 1.9 miles away (4yr-private).
Schools FAQ for ZIP 04240
What school district is ZIP code 04240 in?
ZIP 04240 (Lewiston, ME) maps to Lewiston (LEA ID 2307320) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 04240?
US5 lists 37 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 27 public and 10 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 04240 attend private school?
About 0.3% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 04240 attend private school (ACS estimate).
Schools & Education key statistics
| Education | |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.7% |
| High school | 39.5% |
| Less than HS | 10.2% |
| School district | Lewiston |