| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Elizabeth Public Schools | Cape Elizabeth | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 1,509 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Falmouth Public Schools | Falmouth | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 1,989 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Yarmouth School Department | Yarmouth | 10/10 Excellent · 95th pct | 1,679 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| School Administrative District 51 | Cumberland Center | 10/10 Excellent · 94th pct | 2,153 | 4 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Regional School Unit 05 | Freeport | 10/10 Excellent · 92nd pct | 2,069 | 6 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Scarborough School Department | Scarborough | 10/10 Excellent · 92nd pct | 2,891 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Gorham Public Schools | Gorham | 10/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 2,737 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Chebeague Island Public Schools | Chebeague Island | 9/10 Excellent · 83rd pct | 10 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| School Administrative District 15 | Gray | 7/10 Good · 68th pct | 1,835 | 5 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Brunswick Public Schools | Brunswick | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 2,363 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| School Administrative District 75 | Bailey Island | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 2,380 | 7 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Regional School Unit 14 | Windham | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 3,155 | 6 | PK–12 | 2 |
| School Administrative District 55 | East Baldwin | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 998 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| School Administrative District 06 | Standish | 5/10 Average · 45th pct | 3,283 | 8 | PK–12 | 2 |
| South Portland Public Schools | South Portland | 4/10 Below Average · 35th pct | 3,081 | 8 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Portland Public Schools | Portland | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 6,476 | 17 | PK–12 | 6 |
| Long Island Public Schools | Long Island | 2/10 Poor · 13th pct | 14 | 1 | K–12 | 1 |
| School Administrative District 61 | Bridgton | 2/10 Poor · 13th pct | 1,670 | 6 | PK–12 | 4 |
| School Administrative District 17 | Harrison | 2/10 Poor · 11th pct | 3,223 | 10 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Westbrook Public Schools | Westbrook | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 2,335 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Sebago Public Schools | Sebago | 1/10 Poor · 8th pct | 107 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Cumberland County compares
Together they enroll 45,957 students across 114 schools. The largest is Portland Public Schools with 6,476 students. Districts here average 6.2/10, above the Maine average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County has 21 public school districts covering 38 zip codes. The top-rated district in Cumberland County is Cape Elizabeth Public Schools (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Maine. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Cumberland County, ME?
21 school districts serve zip codes in Cumberland County, ME. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Cumberland County, ME?
Of the districts serving Cumberland County, Cape Elizabeth Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 99th percentile among Maine school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Maine reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Maine and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Maine only, never across state lines.