Best East Deering Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 247 students in the neighborhood of East Deering, Portland, ME.
The top-ranked public school in East Deering is Presumpscot School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East Deering, Portland, ME public school have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of East Deering, Portland, ME (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Presumpscot School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
69 Presumpscot St
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8220
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Deering, Portland, ME?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Deering, Portland, ME include Presumpscot School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Deering, Portland?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Deering, Portland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East Deering, Portland?
the neighborhood of East Deering, Portland public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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