Saco Public Schools

District Overview
Saco Public Schools operates as an active, traditional public school district headquartered at 90 Beach Street in Saco, Maine. Situated in a midsize suburban community within the greater Portland–South Portland metropolitan area, the district encompasses five operational schools dedicated to providing comprehensive educational opportunities. Formally designated to serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, the district's directly enrolled student body totals 1,942 learners spanning pre-K through eighth grade, reflecting a vibrant and increasingly diverse coastal Maine community.

To support its student population, Saco Public Schools maintains an exceptionally strong professional infrastructure. The district employs approximately 335 full-time equivalent teachers alongside nearly 76 instructional aides and 390 specialized support staff members, bringing its total workforce to over 800 full-time equivalent professionals. This substantial staffing commitment ensures low student-to-educator interactions, targeted classroom support, and a robust administrative system tailored to fostering academic and personal development. Families, students, and educational researchers can learn more about the district's community programs and strategic initiatives by visiting sacoschools.org.
5
Total Schools
1,942
Total Students
334.7
Full-Time Teachers
5.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Saco Public Schools
Demographic Student Count
White1,542
Hispanic106
Black171
Asian36
Two or More78
American Indian3
Pacific Islander6
  • White
    1,542 (79.4%)
  • Black
    171 (8.8%)
  • Hispanic
    106 (5.5%)
  • Two or More
    78 (4.0%)
  • Asian
    36 (1.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    6 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Saco Public Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle1
High0
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:5
Students:1,942*
Teachers (FTE):334.7*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.8
Schools in Saco Public Schools
Found 5 Schools