For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,830 students in Gorham, ME (there are 1 private school, serving 10 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Gorham, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Gorham, ME are Narragansett Elementary School, Gorham Middle School and Great Falls Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gorham, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 91% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Gorham have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gorham, ME (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Narragansett Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
284 Main Street
Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 222-1250
Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 222-1250
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Gorham Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
106 Weeks Road
Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 222-1220
Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 222-1220
Gr: 6-8 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Great Falls Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
73 Justice Way
Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 222-1050
Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 222-1050
Gr: K-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Village Elementary School-gorham
(Math: 54% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12 Robie Street
Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 222-1300
Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 222-1300
Gr: K-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Gorham High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
41 Morrill Avenue
Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 222-1100
Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 222-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Gorham, ME?
The top-ranked public schools in Gorham, ME include Narragansett Elementary School, Gorham Middle School and Great Falls Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Gorham?
5 public schools are located in Gorham.
What percentage of students in Gorham go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Gorham are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gorham?
Gorham public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Gorham are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Gorham include: Great Falls Elementary School vs. Village Elementary School-gorham, Narragansett Elementary School vs. Village Elementary School-gorham, Village Elementary School-gorham vs. Narragansett Elementary School
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