What types of schools are available in Portland, Maine?

Portland, Maine offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Portland, Maine

Q: How many schools are in Portland, Maine?

There are 15 schools in Portland, Maine, serving 6,888 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Portland?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Portland, Maine, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 15 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

6,888

Total Students

Across Portland

10.9:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

15 schools found

Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12

185 Lancaster Street, Portland, ME 04101

Longfellow School-Portland

publicelementaryPK-5

432 Stevens Av, Portland, ME 04103

Casco Bay High School

publichighGrade 9-12

196 Allen Avenue, Portland, ME 04103

150 Ocean Av, Portland, ME 04103

Harrison Lyseth Elem School

publicelementaryPK-5

175 Auburn St, Portland, ME 04103

Lincoln Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

522 Stevens Av, Portland, ME 04103

69 Presumpscot St, Portland, ME 04103

Lyman Moore Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

171 Auburn St, Portland, ME 04103

284 Cumberland Av, Portland, ME 04101

23 Orono Rd, Portland, ME 04102

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

92 Deering Av, Portland, ME 04102

Howard C Reiche Community Sch

publicelementaryPK-5

166 Brackett St, Portland, ME 04102

Gerald E Talbot Community School

publicelementaryPK-5

1600 Forest Av, Portland, ME 04103

East End Community School

publicelementaryPK-5

195 North St, Portland, ME 04101

370 Stevens Avenue, Portland, ME 04103

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.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

School Insights

Metrics for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency

Math73%

ELA80%

Students meeting state proficiency standards

Class Size Distribution

Small (<15:1)15

Moderate (15-20:1)0

Large (>20:1)0

Smaller classes allow more individual attention

Highlights

60% of schools rated 8/10 or above
912 students at Portland High School
Best ratio: 9:1

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 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.

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