For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,693 students in the neighborhood of Knightville, South Portland, ME.
The top-ranked public schools in Knightville are Frank I Brown Elementary School, James Otis Kaler Elementary School and South Portland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Knightville, South Portland, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Knightville, South Portland, ME (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frank I Brown Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
37 Highland Ave
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-5196
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-5196
Gr: K-4 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
James Otis Kaler Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
165 South Kelsey Street
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-3214
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-3214
Gr: PK-4 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
South Portland High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
637 Highland Avenue
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 767-3266
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 767-3266
Gr: 9-12 | 928 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Knightville, South Portland, ME?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Knightville, South Portland, ME include Frank I Brown Elementary School, James Otis Kaler Elementary School and South Portland High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Knightville, South Portland?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Knightville, South Portland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Knightville, South Portland?
the neighborhood of Knightville, South Portland public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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