Top Rankings
Cape Elizabeth School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,525 students in Cape Elizabeth School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Maine.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Cape Elizabeth School District have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 96% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
3 Schools
596 Schools
# Students
1,525 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
134 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cape Elizabeth School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 182 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1 out of 189 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
37%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.26
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
3%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
87%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,886 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,600. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,529 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,886
$21,600
Spending / Student
$20,529
$21,191
Best Cape Elizabeth School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pond Cove Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
12 Scott Dyer Road
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 799-7339
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 799-7339
Gr: PK-4 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Cape Elizabeth Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
14 Scott Dyer Road
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 799-8176
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 799-8176
Gr: 5-8 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Cape Elizabeth High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
345 Ocean House Road
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 799-3309
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 799-3309
Gr: 9-12 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cape Elizabeth School District?
Cape Elizabeth School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,525 students.
What is the rank of Cape Elizabeth School District?
Cape Elizabeth School District is ranked #1 out of 182 school districts in Maine (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maine school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cape Elizabeth School District?
87% of Cape Elizabeth School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cape Elizabeth School District?
Cape Elizabeth School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Cape Elizabeth School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,529 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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