For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,847 students in 04103, ME (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,208 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in 04103, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 04103, ME are Longfellow School-portland, Harrison Lyseth Elementary School and Ocean Avenue. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 04103 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in 04103, ME have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 04103, ME Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Longfellow School-portland
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
432 Stevens Av
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8195
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8195
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Rank: #22.
Harrison Lyseth Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
175 Auburn St
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8215
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8215
Grades: PK-5
| 494 students
Rank: #33.
Ocean Avenue
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Ocean Av
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8180
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8180
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Casco Bay High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
196 Allen Avenue
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8160
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8160
Grades: 9-12
| 381 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Presumpscot School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
69 Presumpscot St
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8220
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8220
Grades: PK-5
| 243 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
522 Stevens Av
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8145
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8145
Grades: 6-8
| 418 students
Rank: #77.
Lyman Moore Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
171 Auburn St
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8150
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8150
Grades: 6-8
| 483 students
Rank: #88.
Gerald E Talbot Community School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Forest Av
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8210
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8210
Grades: PK-5
| 361 students
Rank: #99.
Deering High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
370 Stevens Avenue
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8260
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8260
Grades: 9-12
| 836 students
Rank: n/an/a
Portland Arts & Technology High School
Vocational School
196 Allen Av
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8165
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8165
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 04103, ME?
The top ranked public schools in 04103, ME include Longfellow School-portland, Harrison Lyseth Elementary School and Ocean Avenue.
How many public schools are located in 04103?
10 public schools are located in 04103.
What percentage of students in 04103 go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in 04103 are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 04103?
04103 public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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