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Best Elementary Schools in south portland, ME
(2026 List)

Moonpreneur’s rating is based primarily on the STEM performance of the School using the Math Score of the School. We also take into account the Student teacher ratio, the review and rating by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

South Portland mornings feel soft and slow, the kind where parents step out with sleepy kids holding their backpacks by one strap. Some families walk along the quiet sidewalks toward school, and others warm up older cars sitting in shaded driveways. The homes nearby look like familiar Maine houses—simple siding, a small porch, maybe a worn chair or a plant that’s been there forever. A couple of local shops open early, and there’s usually someone talking at the doorway before heading off to work. Afternoons feel peaceful. Kids ride bikes toward the parks, and the tall trees around the neighborhood cast wide stretches of shade. The streets stay calm, even when school ends. South Portland moves at an easy pace, the kind that feels settled and comfortable for families who’ve been here for years.