Best Schools in South Sanford, ME
South Sanford, ME has 13 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 6,854 students. On average they score 84% on state proficiency tests against a projected 78%, so schools in South Sanford don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Sanford, ME
The top high schools in South 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
Best Middle Schools in South Sanford, ME
The top middle schools in South 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. Noble Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 60/msad 60 • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 432 Students
3. Sanford Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sanford Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 939 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Sanford, ME
The top elementary schools in South 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. Margaret Chase Smith
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sanford Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 425 Students
4. Lebanon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 60/msad 60 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 155 Students
5. Carl J Lamb School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sanford Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 425 Students
6. Kennebunk Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 21 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 358 Students
7. Fraser-ford Child Development Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fraser-ford Child Development Center • Private • Grades Pre K - 4 • 37 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Sanford, ME
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Sanford, ME has a total population of 4,823 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South 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 South Sanford, ME.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.97 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.95 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Sanford, ME.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South 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 South Sanford, ME Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Sanford, ME
How many schools are in South Sanford, ME?
South Sanford, ME has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 6,854 students in total.
How do schools in South Sanford perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in South Sanford score 84% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 78%, so on average schools in South Sanford don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South 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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- Actual: 83%
- Projected: 80%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 93%
- Projected: 82%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 92%
- Projected: 83%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 81%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 83%
- Projected: 83%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 82%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 78%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 93%
- Projected: 82%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 81%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 81%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations