Very Good
#11 of 64 private schools in ME
Top 16% of private schools
Friends School of Portland
Elementary School · Cumberland Foreside, ME
A private elementary school in Cumberland Foreside, ME serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
11 US ROUTE 1, Cumberland Foreside, ME 41101
- 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Friends School of Portland sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low109/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,491
Median home value
$120,100
Median rent
$907/mo
College educated
22.9%
Homeownership
59%
Poverty rate
21%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41101; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Grove SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.5 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Falmouth Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 3.1 mi | 874 | Compare → |
| Yarmouth Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 2–5 | 3.5 mi | 466 | Compare → |
| Mabel I Wilson SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–3 | 3.9 mi | 737 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Friends School of Portland is listed in Cumberland Foreside, ME; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Friends School of Portland
Friends School of Portland is a private elementary school in Cumberland Foreside, ME, serving approximately 125 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #11 of 64 private schools in ME.
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 41101)
- 19,331
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 41101; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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