Very Good
#7 of 64 private schools in ME
Top 9% of private schools
Waynflete School
School
360 SPRING ST, Portland, ME 04102
Enrollment
548
Student-Teacher
6.3:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
548
Student-Teacher
6.3:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Maine private schools
#7 of 64
In Portland
#2 of 5
public schools
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Waynflete School
School in Portland · grades Pre-K – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Howard C Reiche Community Sch
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About Waynflete School
Waynflete School is a private school in Portland, ME. Waynflete School serves approximately 548 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 6.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Waynflete School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #7 of 64 private schools in ME.
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- ME avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 6.3:1 students to teachers, Waynflete School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Waynflete School 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.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Waynflete School compares to 15 public schools serving similar grades in Portland, ME
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Waynflete School (this school) | 7.5 |
| Howard C Reiche Community Sch | 5.1 |
| King Middle School | 3.7 |
| Portland High School | 5.8 |
| Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences | 7.9 |
| East End Community School | 5.8 |
| Deering High School | 5.6 |
| Longfellow School-Portland | 7.6 |
| Ocean Avenue | 8.0 |
| Lincoln Middle School | 6.8 |
| Presumpscot School | 6.9 |
| Amanda C Rowe School | 4.6 |
| Casco Bay High School | 7.5 |
| Gerald E Talbot Community School | 6.2 |
| Lyman Moore Middle School | 6.2 |
| Harrison Lyseth Elem School | 5.4 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
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
360 SPRING ST, Portland, ME 04102
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Waynflete School may also want to explore other schools in the area. Ocean Avenue (rated 8.0/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences (rated 7.9/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Longfellow School-Portland (rated 7.6/10, 2.2 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Portland, see our Portland schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Howard C Reiche Community Sch Portland | 0.3 mi | 5.1 |
| King Middle School Portland | 0.8 mi | 3.7 |
| Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences Portland | 1.1 mi | 7.9 |
| Portland High School Portland | 1.1 mi | 5.8 |
| James Otis Kaler Elementary School South Portland | 1.2 mi | 6.5 |
| LEVEY DAY SCHOOL Portland | 1.5 mi | 7.3 |
| GREATER PORTLAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL South Portland | 1.4 mi | 7.0 |
| Dyer Elementary School South Portland | 1.7 mi | 4.7 |
| South Portland High School South Portland | 1.7 mi | 6.1 |
| Frank I Brown Elementary School South Portland | 1.3 mi | 6.6 |
| HOLY CROSS SCHOOL South Portland | 1.3 mi | 6.0 |
| East End Community School Portland | 2.0 mi | 5.8 |
| Ocean Avenue Portland | 2.3 mi | 8.0 |
| CHEVERUS HIGH SCHOOL Portland | 2.4 mi | 6.4 |
| Deering High School Portland | 2.2 mi | 5.6 |
| AUCOCISCO SCHOOL Cape Elizabeth | 2.2 mi | — |
| Longfellow School-Portland Portland | 2.2 mi | 7.6 |
| Dora L Small Elementary School South Portland | 1.9 mi | 6.2 |
| Arthur R. Gould Sch--LCYDC South Portland | 2.0 mi | — |
| Lincoln Middle School Portland | 2.4 mi | 6.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 04102 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$79,631
Median Home Value
$464,100
Median Rent
$1,435/mo
Population
17,642
College Educated
62.3%
Homeownership
50.3%
Avg Commute
19.3 min
Poverty Rate
10%
Median Age
36.9
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BERWICK ACADEMY South Berwick, ME | 7.1 |
| So Aroostook School Dyer Brook, ME | 6.5 |
| ST DOMINIC ACADEMY-AUBURN Auburn, ME | 6.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Waynflete School
What grades does Waynflete School serve?
Waynflete School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Waynflete School?
Waynflete School has an enrollment of approximately 548 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waynflete School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waynflete School is 6.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Waynflete School rank in ME?
Waynflete School ranks #7 of 64 private schools in ME.
What is Waynflete School's MySchoolScout rating?
Waynflete School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Waynflete School a private school?
Yes, Waynflete School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Waynflete School a religious school?
No, Waynflete School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 548
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 88
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 168 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cumberland County
- Phone
- (207) 779-7863
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