For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 1,211 students in Cumberland County, ME.
The top ranked public charter schools in Cumberland County, ME are Maine Connections Academy, Baxter For Tech & Sciences and Harpswell Coastal Division 1. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cumberland County, ME public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 88% (versus the Maine public charter school average of 87%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 88% statewide average). Charter schools in Cumberland County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maine public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maine public charter school average of 8% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Cumberland County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maine Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16 Hemlock Drive, Floor 3
Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 805-3254
Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 805-3254
Grades: 7-12
| 469 students
Rank: #22.
Baxter For Tech & Sciences
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
185 Lancaster Street
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 699-5500
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 699-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 370 students
Rank: #33.
Harpswell Coastal Division 1
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9 Ash Point Road
Harpswell, ME 04079
(207) 833-3229
Harpswell, ME 04079
(207) 833-3229
Grades: 5-8
| 81 students
Rank: #44.
Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Science
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25 Shaker Rd
Gray, ME 04039
(207) 688-3727
Gray, ME 04039
(207) 688-3727
Grades: PK-8
| 188 students
Rank: #55.
Harpswell Coastal Divisions 2 And 3
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8 Leavitt Drive
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 833-3229
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 833-3229
Grades: 9-12
| 103 students
Cumberland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
536 Pequawket Trail
West Baldwin, ME 04091
(207) 625-4076
West Baldwin, ME 04091
(207) 625-4076
Grades: 2-4
| 73 students
75 South Street
Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 839-5011
Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 839-5011
Grades: 7-8
| 473 students
12 Drowne Rd
Cumberland Center, ME 04021
(207) 829-2250
Cumberland Center, ME 04021
(207) 829-2250
Grades: 3
| n/a students
Governor Baxter School For Deaf (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
One Mackworth Island
Falmouth, ME 04105
(207) 781-3165
Falmouth, ME 04105
(207) 781-3165
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
496 Ocean Street
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-0778
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-0778
Grades: K-5
| 94 students
46 Federal Street
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 319-1960
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 319-1960
Grades: 1-5
| 101 students
75 Jordan Ave
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 319-1970
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 319-1970
Grades: K-5
| 406 students
40 Acorn Street
Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 892-6641
Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 892-6641
Grades: K
| 190 students
21 Longfellow Ave
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 319-1980
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 319-1980
Grades: K-5
| 289 students
Macarthur Circle
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 773-3265
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 773-3265
Grades: K-5
| 128 students
180 Falmouth St
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 874-8180
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 874-8180
Grades: K-5
| 311 students
192 Middle Rd
Falmouth, ME 04105
(207) 781-3988
Falmouth, ME 04105
(207) 781-3988
Grades: 3-4
| 314 students
375 Pride St
Westbrook, ME 04092
(207) 797-5222
Westbrook, ME 04092
(207) 797-5222
Grades: PK-2
| 332 students
57 Douglas Street
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 874-8225
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 874-8225
Grades: 1-12
| 49 students
10 North Gorham Rd
Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 222-1050
Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 222-1050
Grades: K-2
| 149 students
55 High Street
Windham, ME 04062
(207) 892-4462
Windham, ME 04062
(207) 892-4462
Grades: 7-12
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Cumberland County, ME?
The top ranked public charter schools in Cumberland County, ME include Maine Connections Academy, Baxter For Tech & Sciences and Harpswell Coastal Division 1.
How many public charter schools are located in Cumberland County, ME?
5 public charter schools are located in Cumberland County, ME.
What is the racial composition of students in Cumberland County, ME?
Cumberland County, ME public charter schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maine public charter schools average of 8% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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