For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,737 students in 04101, ME (there are , serving 6 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 04101, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 04101, ME are Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences, Portland High School and East End Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 04101 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in 04101, ME have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 04101, ME ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
185 Lancaster Street
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 699-5500
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 699-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Portland High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
284 Cumberland Av
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 874-8250
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 874-8250
Gr: 9-12 | 968 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
East End Community School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
195 North St
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 874-8228
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 874-8228
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
04101, Maine ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
180 Falmouth St
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 874-8180
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 874-8180
Gr: K-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 04101, ME?
The top ranked public schools in 04101, ME include Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences, Portland High School and East End Community School.
How many public schools are located in 04101?
3 public schools are located in 04101.
What percentage of students in 04101 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 04101 are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 04101?
04101 public schools minority enrollment is 50% 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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