Best Portland Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 373 students in Portland, ME.
Portland, ME public charter school have an average reading proficiency score of 90% (versus the Maine public charter schools of 89%).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Maine public charter school average of 10% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Portland, ME (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
185 Lancaster Street
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 699-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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Portland, Maine Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
180 Falmouth St
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 874-8180
Gr: K-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
57 Douglas Street
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 874-8225
Gr: 1-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Portland, ME?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Portland, ME include Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences.
How many public charter schools are located in Portland?
1 public charter schools are located in Portland.
What is the racial composition of students in Portland?
Portland public charter schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Maine public charter schools average of 10% (majority Hispanic).

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