Very Good
#11 of 64 private schools in ME
Top 16% of private schools
Friends School of Portland
Elementary School
11 US ROUTE 1, Cumberland Foreside, ME 41101
Enrollment
125
Student-Teacher
7.4:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
125
Student-Teacher
7.4:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Maine private schools
#11 of 64
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Friends School of Portland
Elementary School in Cumberland Foreside · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Friends School of Portland
Friends School of Portland is a private elementary school in Cumberland Foreside, ME. Friends School of Portland serves approximately 125 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Friends School of Portland has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #11 of 64 private schools in ME.
- This school 7.3 · Very Good
- ME avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
At 125 students, Friends School of Portland is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 7.4:1 students to teachers, Friends School of Portland sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Friends School of Portland is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in ME.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in ME
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
11 US ROUTE 1, Cumberland Foreside, ME 41101
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Friends School of Portland may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. William H Rowe School (rated 8.1/10, 4.1 miles away, in nearby Yarmouth), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Falmouth Elementary School (rated 8.0/10, 3.1 miles away, in nearby Falmouth), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Yarmouth Elementary School (rated 7.3/10, 3.5 miles away, in nearby Yarmouth), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Cumberland Foreside, see our Cumberland Foreside schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| PINE GROVE SCHOOL Falmouth | 2.5 mi | — |
| Frank H Harrison Middle School Yarmouth | 3.4 mi | 7.3 |
| Yarmouth High School Yarmouth | 3.4 mi | 6.7 |
| Yarmouth Elementary School Yarmouth | 3.5 mi | 7.3 |
| NORTH YARMOUTH ACADEMY Yarmouth | 3.9 mi | 8.3 |
| Falmouth High School Falmouth | 3.0 mi | 8.2 |
| William H Rowe School Yarmouth | 4.1 mi | 8.1 |
| Falmouth Elementary School Falmouth | 3.1 mi | 8.0 |
| Falmouth Middle School Falmouth | 3.1 mi | 7.0 |
| Greely Middle School Cumberland | 4.0 mi | 7.1 |
| Greely Middle School 4-5 Cumberland | 4.0 mi | 6.3 |
| Mabel I Wilson School Cumberland | 3.9 mi | 7.2 |
| Greely High School Cumberland | 4.1 mi | 8.5 |
| Presumpscot School Portland | 4.9 mi | 6.9 |
| Long Island Elementary School Long Island | 5.0 mi | — |
| GLICKMAN ACADEMY Portland | 5.0 mi | — |
| Harrison Lyseth Elem School Portland | 4.5 mi | 5.4 |
| Lyman Moore Middle School Portland | 4.7 mi | 6.2 |
| East End Community School Portland | 5.6 mi | 5.8 |
| Chebeague Island School Chebeague Island | 4.4 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 41101 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$53,491
Median Home Value
$120,100
Median Rent
$907/mo
Population
19,331
College Educated
22.9%
Homeownership
59%
Avg Commute
21.5 min
Poverty Rate
21%
Median Age
40.3
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| KENNEBEC MONTESSORI SCHOOL Fairfield, ME | 7.2 |
| Katahdin Elementary School Stacyville, ME | 7.2 |
| Lee/Winn School Winn, ME | 7.2 |
| Tremont Consolidated School Tremont, ME | 7.2 |
| Union Elementary Union, ME | 7.2 |
| Easton Elementary School Easton, ME | 7.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Friends School of Portland
What grades does Friends School of Portland serve?
Friends School of Portland serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Friends School of Portland?
Friends School of Portland has an enrollment of approximately 125 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Friends School of Portland?
The student-teacher ratio at Friends School of Portland is 7.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Friends School of Portland rank in ME?
Friends School of Portland ranks #11 of 64 private schools in ME.
What is Friends School of Portland's MySchoolScout rating?
Friends School of Portland has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Friends School of Portland a private school?
Yes, Friends School of Portland is a private coeducational school with a Friends (Quaker) affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Friends School of Portland a religious school?
Friends School of Portland has a Friends (Quaker) religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 125
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Friends (Quaker)
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Cumberland County
- Phone
- (207) 558-6212
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