For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,447 students in the neighborhood of Deering Center, Portland, ME.
The top ranked public schools in Deering Center are Longfellow School-portland, Lincoln Middle School and Deering High 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Deering Center, Portland, ME (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Longfellow School-portland
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
432 Stevens Av
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8195
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8195
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
522 Stevens Av
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8145
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8145
Grades: 6-8
| 418 students
Rank: #33.
Deering High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
370 Stevens Avenue
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8260
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8260
Grades: 9-12
| 836 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Deering Center, Portland, ME?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Deering Center, Portland, ME include Longfellow School-portland, Lincoln Middle School and Deering High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Deering Center, Portland?
3 public 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 schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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