For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,386 students in the neighborhood of North Deering, Portland, ME.
The top ranked public schools in North Deering are Harrison Lyseth Elementary School, Casco Bay High School and Lyman Moore Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Deering, Portland, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 84% statewide average).
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 North Deering, Portland, ME (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: 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 the neighborhood of North Deering, Portland, ME?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Deering, Portland, ME include Harrison Lyseth Elementary School, Casco Bay High School and Lyman Moore Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Deering, Portland?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Deering, Portland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Deering, Portland?
the neighborhood of North Deering, 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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