Public schools in Scarborough, ME
6 open public schools with an address in Scarborough, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,865
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
10.8:1
Maine median 10.9:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Scarborough public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Scarborough, ME: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,865 students, an average of 478 per school. The largest campus is Scarborough High School (903 students), and the largest elementary school is Wentworth School (664).
Every listed school belongs to Scarborough 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 10.8:1, similar to 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 17% 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 Scarborough
Elementary schools in Scarborough
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Point School Scarborough Public Schools | PK–02 | 214 | 10.2:1 | |
| Eight Corners Elementary School Scarborough Public Schools | KG–02 | 241 | 10.4:1 | |
| Pleasant Hill School Scarborough Public Schools | KG–02 | 180 | 11.3:1 | |
| Wentworth School Scarborough Public Schools | 03–05 | 664 | 10.9:1 |
Middle schools in Scarborough
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarborough Middle School Scarborough Public Schools | 06–08 | 663 | 10.6:1 |
High schools in Scarborough
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarborough High School Scarborough Public Schools | 09–12 | 903 | 11:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White81.3%
- Hispanic3.9%
- Black4.4%
- Asian5.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Scarborough schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,865 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Scarborough
How many public schools are in Scarborough, ME?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Scarborough: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,865 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Scarborough?
All listed public schools with an address in Scarborough belong to Scarborough 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 Scarborough?
Scarborough High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Scarborough, with 903 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Scarborough?
No school with an address in Scarborough 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 Scarborough schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Scarborough public schools is 10.8:1, similar to 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 Scarborough 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