Sanford Public Schools School District
School District · Sanford, Maine
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,265
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,265
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
How this district compares
Maine rank
#72 of 108
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Maine avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,584
$1,272 vs Maine median
District size
3,265 students
Much larger than Maine median
The short answer
Sanford Public Schools ranks #72 of 108 Maine districts by overall school rating. Sanford Public Schools's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Sanford Pride Elementary School (7.7/10), Sanford High School (6.4/10), and Margaret Chase Smith (5.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Sanford Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanford Pride Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Sanford High School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Margaret Chase Smith | 5.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Sanford Middle School | 4.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Carl J Lamb School | 4.6 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Sanford Public Schools
Sanford Public Schools is a Sanford, Maine school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 3,265 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1. District-level spending was $17,584 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Sanford Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Sanford Pride Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Sanford Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 51.3% and ELA proficiency of 59.5%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Sanford Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Sanford Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Sanford Public Schools
5 schoolsMiddle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Maine
- City
- Sanford
- Total Enrollment
- 3,265
- Teachers (FTE)
- 277
- District spending per student
- $17,584NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sanford Public Schools?
Sanford Public Schools has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Sanford Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Sanford Public Schools is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Sanford Public Schools?
Sanford Public Schools's district-level spending was $17,584 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Sanford Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Sanford Public Schools is 11.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Sanford Public Schools?
Sanford Pride Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Sanford Public Schools with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Sanford Public Schools?
Across schools in Sanford Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Sanford Public Schools compare to other districts in Maine?
Sanford Public Schools has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Maine by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.5%
How we rate schools
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Compare Sanford Public Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Bangor Public Schools (10)
- Rsu 17/msad 17 (10)
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- Lewiston Public Schools (8)
- Rsu 03/msad 03 (8)
- Rsu 06/msad 06 (8)
- Rsu 09 (8)
- Rsu 18 (8)
- Rsu 54/msad 54 (8)
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- Rsu 01 - Lkrsu (7)
- Rsu 22 (7)
- Rsu 40/msad 40 (7)
- Rsu 57/msad 57 (7)
- Rsu 60/msad 60 (7)
- Rsu 71 (7)
- Rsu 75/msad 75 (7)
- South Portland Public Schools (7)
- Biddeford Public Schools (6)
- Rsu 05 (6)
- Rsu 10 (6)
- Rsu 11/msad 11 (6)
- Rsu 13 (6)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Maine Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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