For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,839 students in 04073, ME (there are 1 private school, serving 148 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 04073, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 04073, ME are Margaret Chase Smith, Sanford Pride Elementary School and Sanford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 04073 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in 04073, ME have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 04073, ME Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Margaret Chase Smith
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
248 Twombley Rd
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-7586
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-7586
Gr: PK-4 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Sanford Pride Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
708 Main Street
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-8454
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-8454
Gr: PK-4 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Sanford Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
52 Spartan Dr
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-3114
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-3114
Gr: 5-8 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Sanford High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Alumni Blvd
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-4050
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-4050
Gr: 9-12 | 1,099 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
04073, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
12 Oxford Street
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-3640
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-3640
Gr: 1-6 | 132 students Minority enrollment: 1%
975 Main St
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-3322
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-3322
Gr: 1-3 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
248 Twombly Road
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-7586
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-7586
Gr: K-3 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Sanford Regional Technical Center (Closed 2024)
Vocational School
100 Alumni Blvd
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-2942
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-2942
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 04073, ME?
The top-ranked public schools in 04073, ME include Margaret Chase Smith, Sanford Pride Elementary School and Sanford Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 04073?
4 public schools are located in 04073.
What percentage of students in 04073 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 04073 are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 04073?
04073 public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Maine public schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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