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

A+

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Falmouth Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 706 Students

2. Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Baxter Academy For Technology And Science • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 355 Students

3. Deering High School

A

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 750 Students

4. Portland High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 952 Students

5. Casco Bay High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

A+

SchoolGrade

96%

Actual Test Scores

85%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Falmouth Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 440 Students

2. Lincoln Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 435 Students

3. Lyman Moore Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 482 Students

4. King Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

A+

SchoolGrade

96%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Falmouth Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 843 Students

2. Longfellow School-portland

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 257 Students

3. Presumpscot School

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 230 Students

4. Harrison Lyseth Elem School

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 496 Students

5. Ocean Avenue

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 347 Students

6. Peaks Island School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 41 Students

7. Amanda C Rowe School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 449 Students

8. East End Community School

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 407 Students

9. Gerald E Talbot Community School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 364 Students

10. Howard C Reiche Community Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

10,349

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

59%

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

D+

21.87 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

1.75 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

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

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,930 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

66 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Portland, ME Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Portland, ME

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

South Portland, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 82%
  • Projected Test Scores: 66%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Falmouth, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 89%
  • Projected Test Scores: 67%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Peaks Island, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 83%
  • Projected Test Scores: 66%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Westbrook, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 79%
  • Projected Test Scores: 68%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cape Elizabeth, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 97%
  • Projected Test Scores: 72%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cash Corner, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 93%
  • Projected Test Scores: 79%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Long Island, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 73%
  • Projected Test Scores: 60%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Scarborough, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 89%
  • Projected Test Scores: 70%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cumberland Foreside, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 89%
  • Projected Test Scores: 71%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Gorham, ME

  • Actual Test Scores: 83%
  • Projected Test Scores: 73%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations