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Schools in Cape Elizabeth · Cape Elizabeth

Cape Elizabeth’s public schools outscore 98% of Maine districts

Math proficiency in Cape Elizabeth’s districts is 97%, above the Maine average (82%). The grade covers the public school district serving Cape Elizabeth, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Maine, not nationally.

#1of 142 Maine townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Maine state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
96%
▲ 12 pts vs ME 84%
2021–22
Math proficiency
97%
▲ 16 pts vs ME 82%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95–100%
▲ 8–13 pts vs ME 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$23.8K
▲ 15% vs ME $20.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
11.0
ME 11.3
Schools in town
4
1,498 students on the public path
In brief

Cape Elizabeth’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 96% and math 97% in spring 2022, against 84% and 82% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $23,752 per student, against $20,630 across Maine (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 5 the district’s path is Cape Elizabeth Middle School, then Cape Elizabeth High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Aucocisco School (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Cape Elizabeth’s grade

A+ Test scoresA Graduation

A+: better than 98% of Maine school districts, #1 of 142 Maine towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Maine average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Maine school districts we grade (177)Better than 98%
Lower resultsHigher results
Maine towns with similar household incomes (25)Better than 96%
Towns in Cumberland County (23)Better than 96%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 752 test results and a graduating class of 120 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 97% of Cape Elizabeth’s students in the tested grades sat them (750 in math, 753 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Cape Elizabeth, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–4Pond Cove ElementaryCape ElizabethA+
5–8Cape Elizabeth Middle SchoolCape ElizabethA+
9–12Cape Elizabeth High SchoolCape ElizabethA+

Cape Elizabeth’s public schools are run by Cape Elizabeth. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Cape ElizabethGrades PK–12 · 3 schools · 1,498 students · 11.0 per teacher (ME 11.3)
$23,752ME $20,630 · FY2024
A+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading96%
State average 84.1% · 753 students tested
Math97%
State average 81.5% · 750 students tested

Cape Elizabeth vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Maine towns that share Cape Elizabeth’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Cape ElizabethA+Cape Elizabeth
ScarboroughAScarborough
South PortlandC+South Portland
PortlandDPortland

Every school in Cape Elizabeth

4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Maine’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Cape Elizabethby address
Pond Cove Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–4
A+
579 students13:1Rate it →
Cape Elizabeth Middle School
Middle · Grades 5–8
A+
448 students10:1Rate it →
Cape Elizabeth High School
High · Grades 9–12
A+
471 students10:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Aucocisco School
Grades 4–12
Private · Special education
26 students2:1Rate it →

Questions about Cape Elizabeth’s schools

Are Cape Elizabeth’s schools good?

By Maine’s own tests, yes: the public schools Cape Elizabeth children attend outscore 98% of Maine’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade, #1 of 142 Maine towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 96%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Cape Elizabeth in?

Cape Elizabeth, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,498 students in 3 schools (2024–25).

Where do Cape Elizabeth kids go to high school?

Cape Elizabeth High School, with 471 students; its own test results earn an A+.

What is Cape Elizabeth’s graduation rate?

95–100% of the class of 2023 in Cape Elizabeth graduated in four years, against 87% across Maine.

How much does Cape Elizabeth spend per student?

$23,752 in Cape Elizabeth (FY2024), against $20,630 across Maine. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Cape Elizabeth?

Yes: Aucocisco School (special education, grades 4–12, 26 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Maine. Stars are from neighbors.