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PrivateElementaryGrades PK–8Nonsectarian
856 Brighton Ave, Portland, ME 04102 · (207) 772-8689
Portland’s School Grade D better than 11% of Maine school districts
Students
124
Students per teacher
8:1
Setting
City
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about Breakwater School
- Small classes: 8 students per teacher
- Private school: it doesn’t take Maine’s state tests
Location
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856 Brighton Ave, Portland
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K26
Kindergarten13
Grade 18
Grade 212
Grade 36
Grade 49
Grade 511
Grade 615
Grade 710
Grade 814
Who goes here
White 82%Two or more races 8%Black 5%Hispanic 3%Asian 1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Breakwater School from Portland families.
School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2023–2024 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.