For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 411 students in the neighborhood of West End, Portland, ME.
The top-ranked public school in West End is Howard C Reiche Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West End, Portland, ME public school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% 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 West End, Portland, ME (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Howard C Reiche Community School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
166 Brackett St
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 874-8175
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 874-8175
Gr: PK-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West End, Portland, ME?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West End, Portland, ME include Howard C Reiche Community School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of West End, Portland?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of West End, Portland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West End, Portland?
the neighborhood of West End, Portland public schools minority enrollment is 64% 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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