For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 384 students in the neighborhood of Riverton, Portland, ME.
The top ranked public school in Riverton is Gerald E Talbot Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Riverton, Portland, ME public school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% 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 Riverton, Portland, ME (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gerald E Talbot Community School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Forest Av
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8210
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8210
Grades: PK-5
| 361 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Riverton, Portland, ME?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Riverton, Portland, ME include Gerald E Talbot Community School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Riverton, Portland?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Riverton, Portland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Riverton, Portland?
the neighborhood of Riverton, Portland public schools minority enrollment is 63% 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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