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Here are some key educational institutes in Auburn, Maine (USA) — including higher-education and K–12 — with links and notes:

Higher Education / Colleges

• Central Maine Community College (CMCC)

  • Public community college in Auburn, part of the Maine Community College System. Wikipedia

  • Website: CMCC Wikipedia

  • Offers a variety of associate degree and certificate programs. seamaine.org+1

• University of Southern Maine – Lewiston-Auburn Campus (USM LAC)

  • A branch of the University of Southern Maine located in the Lewiston-Auburn area. University of Southern Maine+1

  • Offers undergraduate and graduate programs; in particular, healthcare-related courses. University of Southern Maine

  • Website: USM Lewiston-Auburn Campus University of Southern Maine

• University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) – Lewiston Center

  • UMA has a center on the USM Lewiston-Auburn Campus, allowing students to take degree courses locally. University of Maine at Augusta+1

  • Website: UMA Lewiston Center University of Maine at Augusta

• Bates College (nearby, in Lewiston/Auburn area)

  • Private liberal-arts college. Wikipedia

  • While its main campus is in Lewiston, it’s often associated with the Lewiston-Auburn (L/A) area. Bates College

  • Website: Bates College Wikipedia

K–12 Schools in Auburn, ME

• Auburn School Department (Public Schools)

  • Manages public schools in Auburn: elementary, middle, and high school. auburnschl.edu+1

  • Some of the schools include:

    • Edward Little High School auburnschl.edu

    • Auburn Middle School auburnschl.edu

    • East Auburn Community School, Fairview Elementary, Park Avenue Elementary, Sherwood Heights Elementary, Walton Elementary, Washburn Elementary, etc. auburnschl.edu

  • Website: Auburn School Department auburnschl.edu+1

• Saint Dominic Academy (Private, Catholic)

  • Located in Auburn (Grades 6–12 on Auburn campus). Wikipedia

  • But note: the high school part of St. Dominic Academy is closing at the end of the current school year due to financial challenges. mainepublic.org

  • There is a plan by parents/alumni to start a new independent Catholic high school in the same tradition. sunjournal.com

  • Website: St. Dominic Academy Wikipedia

• Maine School Solutions – Androscoggin Learning & Transition Center

  • Provides specialized education (special-purpose private school) for students with social, emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs. Located in Auburn. Maine School Solutions