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Best 04101 Maine Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,737 students in 04101, ME (there are 1 private school, serving 6 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 04101, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).

The top ranked public schools in 04101, ME are Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences, Portland High School and East End Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 04101 have an score of 42% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and score of 76% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in 04101, ME have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public schools.

Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 04101, ME Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences

Charter School

(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90% )
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185 Lancaster Street
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 699-5500

Gr: 9-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Rank: #22.

Portland High School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
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284 Cumberland Av
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 874-8250

Gr: 9-12 | 968 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Rank: #33.

East End Community School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
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195 North St
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 874-8228

Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

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04101, Maine Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Nathan Clifford School (Closed 2012)

180 Falmouth St
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 874-8180

Gr: K-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 04101, ME?

The top ranked public schools in 04101, ME include Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences, Portland High School and East End Community School.

How many public schools are located in 04101?

3 public schools are located in 04101.

What percentage of students in 04101 go to public school?

100% of all K-12 students in 04101 are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).

What is the racial composition of students in 04101?

04101 public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).