For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,115 students in Sanford, ME.
The top-ranked public high school in Sanford, ME is Sanford High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sanford, ME public high school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Maine public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 83% statewide average). High schools in Sanford have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public high schools.
Sanford, ME public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Maine average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sanford High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maine or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Maine public high school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Sanford, ME (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sanford High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Alumni Blvd
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-4050
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-4050
Gr: 9-12 | 1,115 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Sanford, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
12 Oxford Street
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-3640
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-3640
Gr: 1-6 | 132 students Minority enrollment: 1%
975 Main St
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-3322
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-3322
Gr: 1-3 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
248 Twombly Road
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-7586
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-7586
Gr: K-3 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Sanford, ME?
The top-ranked public high schools in Sanford, ME include Sanford High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sanford?
1 public high schools are located in Sanford.
What is the racial composition of students in Sanford?
Sanford public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Maine public high schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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