For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 766 students in the neighborhood of Deering Center, Portland, ME.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Deering Center are Longfellow School-portland and Lincoln Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Deering Center, Portland, ME public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Maine public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 89% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public elementary school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Deering Center, Portland, ME (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Longfellow School-portland
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
432 Stevens Av
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8195
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8195
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
522 Stevens Av
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8145
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8145
Gr: 6-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Deering Center, Portland, ME?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Deering Center, Portland, ME include Longfellow School-portland and Lincoln Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Deering Center, Portland?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Deering Center, Portland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Deering Center, Portland?
the neighborhood of Deering Center, Portland public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public elementary schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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