Maine›Cumberland County›Portland
Best Schools in Portland, Maine
Compare 15 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
15
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
6,888
Total Students
Across Portland
10.9:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
15 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score73%
ELA Assessment Score80%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)15 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)0 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓60% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 912 students at Portland High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 9:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
185 Lancaster Street, Portland, ME 04101
9
Rating
Students
384
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
90%
Math Proficiency
90%
Longfellow School-Portland
publicelementaryPK-5
432 Stevens Av, Portland, ME 04103
9
Rating
Students
263
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
92%
Math Proficiency
87%
Casco Bay High School
publichighGrade 9-12
196 Allen Avenue, Portland, ME 04103
9
Rating
Students
379
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
92%
Ocean Avenue
publicelementaryK-5
150 Ocean Av, Portland, ME 04103
8.5
Rating
Students
337
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
82%
Harrison Lyseth Elem School
publicelementaryPK-5
175 Auburn St, Portland, ME 04103
8.3
Rating
Students
489
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
88%
Math Proficiency
78%
Lincoln Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
522 Stevens Av, Portland, ME 04103
8.2
Rating
Students
382
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
86%
Math Proficiency
77%
Presumpscot School
publicelementaryPK-5
69 Presumpscot St, Portland, ME 04103
8
Rating
Students
266
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
72%
Lyman Moore Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
171 Auburn St, Portland, ME 04103
8
Rating
Students
470
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
85%
Math Proficiency
74%
Portland High School
publichighGrade 9-12
284 Cumberland Av, Portland, ME 04101
8
Rating
Students
912
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
77%
Amanda C Rowe School
publicelementaryPK-5
23 Orono Rd, Portland, ME 04102
7.7
Rating
Students
470
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
72%
King Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
92 Deering Av, Portland, ME 04102
7
Rating
Students
434
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
62%
Howard C Reiche Community Sch
publicelementaryPK-5
166 Brackett St, Portland, ME 04102
6.7
Rating
Students
467
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
62%
Gerald E Talbot Community School
publicelementaryPK-5
1600 Forest Av, Portland, ME 04103
6.5
Rating
Students
394
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
62%
East End Community School
publicelementaryPK-5
195 North St, Portland, ME 04101
6
Rating
Students
391
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
52%
Deering High School
publichighGrade 9-12
370 Stevens Avenue, Portland, ME 04103
5.5
Rating
Students
850
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
52%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Portland
Portland, Maine is home to 15 schools serving over 6,888 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Portland, Maine?
There are 15 schools in Portland, serving 6,888 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Portland?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Portland include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Portland?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Portland is 10.9:1.