RSU 61/MSAD 61

Regional School Unit 61 (RSU 61 / MSAD 61), located at 900 Portland Road in Bridgton, Maine, serves as a primary educational foundation for families across the surrounding region. Operating within a rural distant community setting in the broader Portland-South Portland metropolitan area, this fully active, traditional public school district encompasses six operational schools. RSU 61 provides a comprehensive educational program spanning from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade, currently welcoming an enrollment of over 1,600 students across its elementary, middle, and secondary grade levels.

To maintain high instructional standards and ensure comprehensive student care, the district is backed by a large, dedicated team of roughly 845 full-time equivalent staff members. Classroom instruction is led by approximately 317 full-time equivalent teachers and supported by 71 instructional aides, establishing a well-resourced learning environment for students at every grade level. Complementing the faculty are more than 456 full-time equivalent support personnel who oversee administrative, operational, and student service needs, reinforcing RSU 61’s commitment to delivering accessible, high-quality public education within its rural community.