Yarmouth Elementary School

Yarmouth Elementary School serves 466 students in grades 2-5 in the heart of Yarmouth, Maine. With a student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1 and 36 full-time equivalent teachers, the school provides personalized attention that clearly shows in its academic results. The school excels academically, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranking 48th out of 542 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 91st percentile.

Students demonstrate exceptional performance with 96% achieving proficient or above levels in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels tested. This outstanding academic achievement reflects the school's commitment to educational excellence. Yarmouth Elementary draws from a well-educated community where 66% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, and the median household income reaches $108,063.

The surrounding neighborhood features a median home value of $539,100, indicating a stable, established community of nearly 9,000 residents. While the area maintains relative prosperity, it also serves families across economic levels, with 11% of the community experiencing poverty. The school sits comfortably in Yarmouth's mid-size suburban setting on McCartney Street, providing students with both the advantages of a close-knit community and proximity to the greater Portland area's resources and opportunities.