Best Public Schools in Sanford, ME

The city of Sanford, Maine is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Sanford Public Schools district. While the district as a whole is underperforming compared to other districts in the state, a few standout schools emerge from the data.

Margaret Chase Smith Elementary School stands out with the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics among the elementary schools, outperforming the district and state averages. It also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate and a lower student-teacher ratio than the other elementary school. Meanwhile, Sanford Middle School has the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics across all the schools, along with a low chronic absenteeism rate and a lower student-teacher ratio than the high school.

On the other hand, Sanford High School has lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the district and state averages. The district as a whole faces challenges, with all schools having the same chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4% and high free and reduced lunch rates, particularly at the elementary and middle school levels, suggesting significant socioeconomic factors that may be impacting academic performance.