Best public middle schools in the Portland, Maine metro area

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July 10, 2025
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Best public middle schools in the Portland, Maine metro area

Stacker compiled a list of the best public middle schools in the Portland, Maine metro area using data from the Niche. Niche uses five weighted factors for its rankings: academics grade, teachers grade, district overall grade, culture & diversity grade, and parent / student surveys. You can read more about the methodology here.

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#10. Scarborough Middle School

- School grades: 6-8
- Location: Scarborough Public Schools, ME
- Enrollment: 651 (10:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#9. Middle School of the Kennebunks

- School grades: 6-8
- Location: Regional School Unit No. 21 (MSAD 21), ME
- Enrollment: 477 (10:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#8. Saco Middle School

- School grades: 6-8
- Location: Saco Public Schools, ME
- Enrollment: 586 (10:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#7. Gorham Middle School

- School grades: 6-8
- Location: Gorham Public Schools, ME
- Enrollment: 668 (14:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#6. Greely Middle School

- School grades: 6-8
- Location: Regional School Unit No. 51 (MSAD 51), ME
- Enrollment: 481 (9:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#5. Durham Community School

- School grades: PK, K-8
- Location: Regional School Unit No. 05 (MSAD 05), ME
- Enrollment: 476 (11:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#4. Falmouth Middle School

- School grades: 6-8
- Location: Falmouth Public Schools, ME
- Enrollment: 447 (8:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#3. Freeport Middle School

- School grades: 6-8
- Location: Regional School Unit No. 05 (MSAD 05), ME
- Enrollment: 292 (10:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#2. Frank H. Harrison Middle School

- School grades: 6-8
- Location: Yarmouth Schools, ME
- Enrollment: 371 (11:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#1. Cape Elizabeth Middle School

- School grades: 5-8
- Location: Cape Elizabeth Public Schools, ME
- Enrollment: 443 (10:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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