Best Public Middle Schools in Portland, ME (2025-26)

Best Portland Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,343 students in Portland, ME.

The top-ranked public middle schools in Portland, ME are Lincoln Middle School, Lyman Moore Middle School and King Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Portland, ME public middle schools have an score of 32% (versus the Maine public middle school average of 45%), and score of 83% (versus the 85% statewide average). Middle schools in Portland have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 51% 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 Portland, ME (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Lincoln Middle School

(Math: 35% | Reading: 86%)
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522 Stevens Av
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8145

Gr: 6-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Rank: #22.

Lyman Moore Middle School

(Math: 34% | Reading: 85%)
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171 Auburn St
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8150

Gr: 6-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

Rank: #33.

King Middle School

(Math: 26% | Reading: 77%)
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92 Deering Av
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 874-8140

Gr: 6-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Portland, Maine

Portland, Maine Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Nathan Clifford School (Closed 2012)

180 Falmouth St
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 874-8180

Gr: K-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

West School (Closed 2023)

57 Douglas Street
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 874-8225

Gr: 1-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Portland, ME?

The top-ranked public middle schools in Portland, ME include Lincoln Middle School, Lyman Moore Middle School and King Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Portland?

3 public middle schools are located in Portland.

What is the racial composition of students in Portland?

Portland public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public middle schools average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Which public middle schools in Portland are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Portland include: King Middle School vs. Lincoln Middle School, Lincoln Middle School vs. King Middle School, Lyman Moore Middle School vs. Lincoln Middle School