For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 908 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Portland, ME.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Portland, ME public schools have a diversity score of 0.62, which is more than the Maine public school average of 0.26.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Portland, ME (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Portland High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
284 Cumberland Av
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 874-8250
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 874-8250
Gr: 9-12 | 968 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Portland, ME?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Portland, ME include Portland High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Portland?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Portland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Portland?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Portland public schools minority enrollment is 43% 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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