For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 231 students in the neighborhood of Willard, South Portland, ME.
The top-ranked public school in Willard is Dora L Small Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Willard, South Portland, ME public school have an average math proficiency score of 92% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 95% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Willard, South Portland, ME (2026)
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Willard, South Portland, ME?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Willard, South Portland, ME include Dora L Small Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Willard, South Portland?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Willard, South Portland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Willard, South Portland?
the neighborhood of Willard, South Portland public schools minority enrollment is 16% 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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