Public schools in Portland, CT
5 open public schools with an address in Portland, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,226
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
Connecticut median 11.9:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Portland public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Portland, CT: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,226 students, an average of 245 per school. The largest campus is Portland High School (323 students), and the largest elementary school is Gildersleeve School (253).
Every listed school belongs to Portland School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 11.8:1, similar to the statewide school median of 11.9:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 29% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Portland
Elementary schools in Portland
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gildersleeve School Portland School District | 02–04 | 253 | 11.8:1 | |
| Valley View School Portland School District | PK–01 | 219 | 12.2:1 |
Middle schools in Portland
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownstone Intermediate School Portland School District | 05–06 | 217 | 12.4:1 | |
| Portland Middle School Portland School District | 07–08 | 214 | 11.1:1 |
High schools in Portland
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland High School Portland School District | 09–12 | 323 | 10.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White71.8%
- Hispanic17.2%
- Black4.5%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Portland schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,226 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Portland
How many public schools are in Portland, CT?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Portland: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 1,226 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Portland?
All listed public schools with an address in Portland belong to Portland School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Portland?
Portland High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Portland, with 323 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Portland?
No school with an address in Portland is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Connecticut.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Portland schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Portland public schools is 11.8:1, similar to the Connecticut school median of 11.9:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Portland guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Connecticut cities