For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,327 students in South Portland, ME.
The top-ranked public middle school in South Portland, ME is Maine Connections Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Portland, ME public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Maine public middle school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 90% (versus the 85% statewide average). Middle schools in South Portland have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public middle school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in South Portland, ME (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maine Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Southborough Dr., Suite 20
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 805-3254
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 805-3254
Gr: 7-12 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
675 Westbrook Street
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 822-2660
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 822-2660
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
120 Wescott Road
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 773-5629
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 773-5629
Gr: 5-8 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in South Portland, ME?
The top-ranked public middle schools in South Portland, ME include Maine Connections Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in South Portland?
3 public middle schools are located in South Portland.
What is the racial composition of students in South Portland?
South Portland public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public middle schools average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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