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Best Schools in Cape Elizabeth, ME
Cape Elizabeth, ME has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,911 students. On average they score 87% on state proficiency tests against a projected 74%, so schools in Cape Elizabeth greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cape Elizabeth, ME
The top high schools in Cape Elizabeth, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cape Elizabeth High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cape Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 518 Students
2. Portland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 952 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cape Elizabeth, ME
The top middle schools in Cape Elizabeth, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cape Elizabeth Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cape Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 434 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cape Elizabeth, ME
The top elementary schools in Cape Elizabeth, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pond Cove Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cape Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 557 Students
2. Howard C Reiche Community Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 427 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cape Elizabeth, ME
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cape Elizabeth, ME has a total population of 8,945 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 77% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cape Elizabeth, ME
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Cape Elizabeth, ME.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
0.93 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.61 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cape Elizabeth, ME.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cape Elizabeth, ME.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Cape Elizabeth, ME Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cape Elizabeth, ME
How many schools are in Cape Elizabeth, ME?
Cape Elizabeth, ME has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,911 students in total.
How do schools in Cape Elizabeth perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Cape Elizabeth score 87% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 74%, so on average schools in Cape Elizabeth greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cape Elizabeth?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 93%
- Projected: 83%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 74%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 90%
- Projected: 76%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 83%
- Projected: 75%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 71%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 90%
- Projected: 80%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 88%
- Projected: 80%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Cape Elizabeth
3 of 3 schools in Cape Elizabeth carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 3
All 3 public schools we grade in Cape Elizabeth. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.