For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,737 students in Gorham, ME (there are 1 private school, serving 10 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Gorham, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Gorham, ME are Narragansett Elementary School, Gorham Middle School and Great Falls Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gorham, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 90% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 91% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Gorham have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gorham, ME (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Narragansett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
284 Main Street
Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 222-1250
Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 222-1250
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #22.
Gorham Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
106 Weeks Road
Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 222-1220
Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 222-1220
Grades: 6-8
| 641 students
Rank: #33.
Great Falls Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
73 Justice Way
Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 222-1050
Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 222-1050
Grades: K-5
| 485 students
Rank: #44.
Village Elementary School-gorham
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12 Robie Street
Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 222-1300
Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 222-1300
Grades: K-5
| 433 students
Rank: #55.
Gorham High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
41 Morrill Avenue
Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 222-1100
Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 222-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 810 students
Gorham, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
75 South Street
Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 839-5011
Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 839-5011
Grades: 7-8
| 473 students
40 Acorn Street
Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 892-6641
Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 892-6641
Grades: K
| 190 students
10 North Gorham Rd
Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 222-1050
Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 222-1050
Grades: K-2
| 149 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gorham, ME?
The top ranked public schools in Gorham, ME include Narragansett Elementary School, Gorham Middle School and Great Falls Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Gorham?
5 public schools are located in Gorham.
What percentage of students in Gorham go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Gorham are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gorham?
Gorham public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Gorham are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Gorham include: Great Falls Elementary School vs. Village Elementary School-gorham, Narragansett Elementary School vs. Village Elementary School-gorham, Village Elementary School-gorham vs. Narragansett Elementary School
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