For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,947 students in 04106, ME.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 04106, ME are Dora L Small Elementary School, Frank I Brown Elementary School and Dyer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 04106 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Maine public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 84% statewide average). Elementary schools in 04106, ME have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maine public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public elementary school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 04106, ME Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dora L Small Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
87 Thompson Street
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-7676
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-7676
Gr: K-4 | 204 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Frank I Brown Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
37 Highland Ave
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-5196
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-5196
Gr: K-4 | 222 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Dyer Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
52 Alfred Street
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-4845
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-4845
Gr: PK-4 | 212 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
James Otis Kaler Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
165 South Kelsey Street
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-3214
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-3214
Gr: PK-4 | 179 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Waldo T Skillin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
180 Wescott Road
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 773-7375
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 773-7375
Gr: K-4 | 311 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
120 Wescott Road
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 773-5629
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 773-5629
Gr: 5-8 | 819 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
04106, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
240 Ocean St.
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-7386
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-7386
Gr: 5-8 | 424 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
496 Ocean Street
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-0778
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-0778
Gr: K-5 | 94 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Macarthur Circle
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 773-3265
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 773-3265
Gr: K-5 | 128 students Minority enrollment: 16%
120 Wescott Road
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 773-5629
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 773-5629
Gr: 6-8 | 388 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 04106, ME?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 04106, ME include Dora L Small Elementary School, Frank I Brown Elementary School and Dyer Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 04106?
6 public elementary schools are located in 04106.
What is the racial composition of students in 04106?
04106 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public elementary schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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