For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 330 students in the neighborhood of Back Cove, Portland, ME.
The top-ranked public school in Back Cove is Ocean Avenue. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Back Cove, 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 77% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in the neighborhood of Back Cove, Portland, ME (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ocean Avenue
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Ocean Av
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8180
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8180
Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Back Cove, Portland, ME?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Back Cove, Portland, ME include Ocean Avenue.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Back Cove, Portland?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Back Cove, Portland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Back Cove, Portland?
the neighborhood of Back Cove, Portland public schools minority enrollment is 39% 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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