For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,601 students in 04103, ME.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 04103 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Maine public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 84% statewide average). Elementary schools in 04103, ME have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public elementary school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 04103, ME Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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
Gr: K-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 04103, ME?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 04103, ME include Longfellow School-portland, Harrison Lyseth Elementary School and Ocean Avenue.
How many public elementary schools are located in 04103?
7 public elementary schools are located in 04103.
What is the racial composition of students in 04103?
04103 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public elementary schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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