Best Schools in Portland, ME
Portland, ME has a total of 27 schools including 9 high schools, 4 middle schools and 13 elementary schools. A total of 10,349 students attend Portland, ME schools. On average, schools in Portland score 79% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 61% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Portland greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Portland, ME
Portland, ME has 9 high schools with 4,145 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Portland score 90% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 59% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Portland greatly exceed expectations.
1. Falmouth High School
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Falmouth Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 706 Students
2. Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences
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Baxter Academy For Technology And Science • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 355 Students
3. Deering High School
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Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 750 Students
4. Portland High School
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Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 952 Students
5. Casco Bay High School
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Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 382 Students
Best Middle Schools in Portland, ME
Portland, ME has 4 middle schools with 1,810 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Portland score 83% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 68% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Portland greatly exceed expectations.
1. Falmouth Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Falmouth Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 440 Students
2. Lincoln Middle School
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Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 435 Students
3. Lyman Moore Middle School
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Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 482 Students
4. King Middle School
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Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 453 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Portland, ME
Portland, ME has 13 elementary schools with 4,394 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Portland score 74% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 61% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Portland greatly exceed expectations.
1. Falmouth Elementary School
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Falmouth Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 843 Students
2. Longfellow School-portland
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Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 257 Students
3. Presumpscot School
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Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 230 Students
4. Harrison Lyseth Elem School
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Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 496 Students
5. Ocean Avenue
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Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 347 Students
6. Peaks Island School
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Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 41 Students
7. Amanda C Rowe School
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Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 449 Students
8. East End Community School
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Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 407 Students
9. Gerald E Talbot Community School
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Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 364 Students
10. Howard C Reiche Community Sch
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Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 427 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Portland, ME
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Portland, ME has a total population of 67,434 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 59% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Portland, 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 Portland, ME.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.87 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.75 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Portland, ME.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Portland, 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 Portland, ME Internet Health Assessment.
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