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Best 04103 Maine Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,830 students in 04103, ME (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,110 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 04103, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 04103, ME are Longfellow School-portland, Harrison Lyseth Elementary School and Ocean Avenue. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 04103 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in 04103, ME have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 04103, ME Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Longfellow School-portland
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
432 Stevens Av
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8195
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Harrison Lyseth Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
175 Auburn St
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8215
Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Ocean Avenue
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
150 Ocean Av
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8180
Gr: K-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Casco Bay High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
196 Allen Avenue
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8160
Gr: 9-12 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Presumpscot School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
69 Presumpscot St
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8220
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
522 Stevens Av
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8145
Gr: 6-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Lyman Moore Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
171 Auburn St
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8150
Gr: 6-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #88.
Gerald E Talbot Community School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Forest Av
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8210
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #99.
Deering High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
370 Stevens Avenue
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8260
Gr: 9-12 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Portland Arts & Technology High School
Vocational School
196 Allen Av
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8165

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 04103, ME?
The top-ranked public schools in 04103, ME include Longfellow School-portland, Harrison Lyseth Elementary School and Ocean Avenue.
How many public schools are located in 04103?
10 public schools are located in 04103.
What percentage of students in 04103 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 04103 are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 04103?
04103 public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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