Public schools in Gorham, ME
5 open public schools with an address in Gorham, 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
2,830
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Maine median 10.9:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Gorham public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Gorham, ME: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,830 students, an average of 566 per school. The largest campus is Gorham High School (812 students), and the largest elementary school is Narragansett Elementary School (479).
Every listed school belongs to Gorham Public Schools. 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 12.9:1, higher than the statewide school median of 10.9:1. 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 22% 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 Gorham
Elementary schools in Gorham
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Falls Elementary School Gorham Public Schools | KG–05 | 429 | 11.8:1 | |
| Narragansett Elementary School Gorham Public Schools | PK–05 | 479 | 13.5:1 | |
| Village Elementary School-Gorham Gorham Public Schools | KG–05 | 392 | 12.5:1 |
Middle schools in Gorham
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorham Middle School Gorham Public Schools | 06–08 | 718 | 13.8:1 |
High schools in Gorham
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorham High School Gorham Public Schools | 09–12 | 812 | 12.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White85.8%
- Hispanic3.8%
- Black4%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Gorham schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,830 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Gorham
How many public schools are in Gorham, ME?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Gorham: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,830 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Gorham?
All listed public schools with an address in Gorham belong to Gorham Public Schools. 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 Gorham?
Gorham High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Gorham, with 812 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Gorham?
No school with an address in Gorham is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Maine.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Gorham schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Gorham public schools is 12.9:1, higher than the Maine school median of 10.9:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Gorham 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 Maine cities