For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 780 students in the neighborhood of Knightville, South Portland, ME.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Knightville are Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School, Frank I Brown Elementary School and James Otis Kaler Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Knightville, South Portland, ME public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the Maine public elementary school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public elementary school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Knightville, South Portland, ME (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
240 Ocean St.
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-7386
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-7386
Grades: 5-8
| 424 students
Rank: #22.
Frank I Brown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
37 Highland Ave
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-5196
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-5196
Grades: K-4
| 235 students
Rank: #33.
James Otis Kaler Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
165 South Kelsey Street
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-3214
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-3214
Grades: PK-4
| 220 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Knightville, South Portland, ME?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Knightville, South Portland, ME include Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School, Frank I Brown Elementary School and James Otis Kaler Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Knightville, South Portland?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Knightville, South Portland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Knightville, South Portland?
the neighborhood of Knightville, South Portland public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public elementary schools average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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