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Best Schools in Sanford, ME
Sanford, ME has 18 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 10 elementary) serving 9,293 students. On average they score 83% on state proficiency tests against a projected 80%, so schools in Sanford don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sanford, ME
The top high schools in Sanford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kennebunk High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 21 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 756 Students
2. Sanford High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sanford Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1065 Students
3. Noble High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 60/msad 60 • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1201 Students
4. Massabesic High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 57/msad 57 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 910 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sanford, ME
The top middle schools in Sanford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Middle School Of The Kennebunks
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 21 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 479 Students
2. Massabesic Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 57/msad 57 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 623 Students
3. Noble Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 60/msad 60 • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 432 Students
4. Sanford Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sanford Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 939 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sanford, ME
The top elementary schools in Sanford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sea Road School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 21 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 324 Students
2. North Berwick Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 60/msad 60 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 258 Students
3. Shapleigh Memorial School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 57/msad 57 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 147 Students
4. Line Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 57/msad 57 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 295 Students
5. Margaret Chase Smith
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sanford Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 425 Students
6. Lebanon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 60/msad 60 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 155 Students
7. Sanford Pride Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sanford Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 360 Students
8. Carl J Lamb School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sanford Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 425 Students
9. Kennebunk Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 21 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 358 Students
10. St Thomas Consolidated School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Thomas Consolidated School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 141 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sanford, ME
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sanford, ME has a total population of 12,334 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sanford, 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 Sanford, ME.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.08 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.07 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sanford, ME.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sanford, 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 Sanford, ME Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sanford, ME
How many schools are in Sanford, ME?
Sanford, ME has 18 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 9,293 students in total.
How do schools in Sanford perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Sanford score 83% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 80%, so on average schools in Sanford don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sanford?
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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- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 93%
- Projected: 82%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Sanford
4 of 4 schools in Sanford carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 2D: 2
All 4 public schools we grade in Sanford. 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)
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.