Best East End Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 432 students in the neighborhood of East End, Portland, ME.
The top-ranked public school in East End is East End Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East End, Portland, ME public school have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of East End, Portland, ME (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East End Community School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
195 North St
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 874-8228
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East End, Portland, ME?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East End, Portland, ME include East End Community School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of East End, Portland?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of East End, Portland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East End, Portland?
the neighborhood of East End, Portland public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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