For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,714 students in 04101, ME (there are 1 private school, 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 89%).
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.
Public schools in zipcode 04101 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in 04101, ME have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 04101, ME Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences
Magnet School
Charter School
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
Grades: 9-12
| 355 students
Rank: #22.
Portland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
284 Cumberland Av
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 874-8250
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 874-8250
Grades: 9-12
| 952 students
Rank: #33.
East End Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
195 North St
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 874-8228
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 874-8228
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
04101, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
180 Falmouth St
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 874-8180
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 874-8180
Grades: K-5
| 311 students
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 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 04101?
04101 public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public schools average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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