Portland Public Schools

Portland Public Schools is an active, traditional public school district headquartered at 353 Cumberland Avenue in Portland, Maine. Situated in a small city environment within the Portland-South Portland metropolitan area, the non-charter district functions independently outside of a supervisory union and currently serves students across 17 operational schools. Offering a complete educational continuum from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, the district provides a structured learning pathway designed to support children from early childhood through high school graduation.

For the 2024–2025 academic year, Portland Public Schools serves a total enrollment of 6,555 students. To support its student population across all grade levels, the district maintains a substantial workforce totaling approximately 2,614 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This includes roughly 1,218 FTE teachers, nearly 199 FTE instructional aides, and over 1,197 FTE support staff members, ensuring dedicated instructional and operational coverage across its facilities. Community members, prospective families, and researchers can learn more by visiting the district’s website at portlandschools.org or by calling the administrative office directly at (207) 874-8100.