Schools in Portland, Maine (2025)
15 schools · 6,888 students · 14 public, 1 charter · median Enrollment 394.
Portland, in Maine, has 15 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 6,888 students. By level there are 8 elementary, 4 high, 3 middle; by sector 14 public, 1 charter.
The median Enrollment across Portland's schools is 394, above the Maine median of 245. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
15 of the 15 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Longfellow School-Portland (86.7, top 5% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences (73.5, top 25% of high schools nationally), and Harrison Lyseth Elem School (63.0, top 50% of elementary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of United States for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Portland High School (912 students), Deering High School (850 students), Harrison Lyseth Elem School (489 students).
Ranked schools in Portland
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Maine.
- 187Longfellow School-PortlandPortland · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 263 students
- 274Baxter Academy for Tech & SciencesPortland · Charter High42% Math proficiency · 384 students
- 363Harrison Lyseth Elem SchoolPortland · Public Elementary44% Math proficiency · 489 students
- 463Ocean AvenuePortland · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 337 students
- 560Lincoln Middle SchoolPortland · Public Middle37% Math proficiency · 382 students
- 659Lyman Moore Middle SchoolPortland · Public Middle35% Math proficiency · 470 students
- 751Casco Bay High SchoolPortland · Public High37% Math proficiency · 379 students
- 850Portland High SchoolPortland · Public High37% Math proficiency · 912 students
- 949Presumpscot SchoolPortland · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 266 students
- 1049Amanda C Rowe SchoolPortland · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 470 students
- 1147Gerald E Talbot Community SchoolPortland · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 394 students
- 1246King Middle SchoolPortland · Public Middle26% Math proficiency · 434 students
- 1344Howard C Reiche Community SchPortland · Public Elementary26% Math proficiency · 467 students
- 1442East End Community SchoolPortland · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 391 students
- 1540Deering High SchoolPortland · Public High28% Math proficiency · 850 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Longfellow School-Portland Portland · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 86.7 Top 5% | 67% Math proficiency | 263 |
| 2 | Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences Portland · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 73.5 Top 25% | 42% Math proficiency | 384 |
| 3 | Harrison Lyseth Elem School Portland · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 63.0 Top 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 489 |
| 4 | Ocean Avenue Portland · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 62.9 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 337 |
| 5 | Lincoln Middle School Portland · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 60.4 Top 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 382 |
| 6 | Lyman Moore Middle School Portland · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 59.1 Top 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 470 |
| 7 | Casco Bay High School Portland · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 51.3 Top 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 379 |
| 8 | Portland High School Portland · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 50.3 Top 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 912 |
| 9 | Presumpscot School Portland · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 49.2 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 266 |
| 10 | Amanda C Rowe School Portland · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 48.9 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 470 |
| 11 | Gerald E Talbot Community School Portland · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 47.1 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 394 |
| 12 | King Middle School Portland · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 45.5 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 434 |
| 13 | Howard C Reiche Community Sch Portland · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 44.1 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 467 |
| 14 | East End Community School Portland · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 42.0 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 391 |
| 15 | Deering High School Portland · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 40.0 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 850 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Portland side by side →
Other places in Maine
- Bangor(10)
- South Portland(8)
- Auburn(8)
- Lewiston(8)
- Augusta(7)
- Skowhegan(7)
- Scarborough(6)
- Biddeford(5)
- Gorham(5)
- Saco(5)
- Westbrook(5)
- Brunswick(4)
- Sanford(4)
- Gray(4)
- Presque Isle(4)
- Houlton(4)
- Waterville(4)
- Yarmouth(4)
- York(4)
- Turner(4)
- Cumberland(4)
- Topsham(4)
- Bath(4)
- Kennebunk(4)
- Oakland(4)
- Freeport(4)
- Windham(4)
- Bucksport(4)
- Farmington(4)
- Hampden(4)
- Belfast(4)
- Cape Elizabeth(3)
- Falmouth(3)
- Hermon(3)
- Gardiner(3)
- Paris(3)
- Fort Kent(3)
- South Berwick(3)
- Thorndike(3)
- Waldoboro(3)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Portland?
Longfellow School-Portland is the highest-ranked school in Portland with a Success Index (US) of 86.7 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Portland?
Portland has 15 schools (8 elementary, 4 high, 3 middle) educating 6,888 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Portland?
The median Enrollment across schools in Portland is 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.