Schools & Families in Cape Elizabeth
Cape Elizabeth Public Schools is genuinely one of Maine's elite districts, disclosed here with its current district and high school rankings.
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Learn moreA genuinely elite district ranking
Cape Elizabeth Public Schools ranks 3 of 176 Maine districts (base record).
Cape Elizabeth High School's real, top-ranked standing
Cape Elizabeth High School ranked #1 of 119 Maine high schools per SchoolDigger's 2024-25 ranking (5-star) and #2 per Niche, with over 90% ELA/Math proficiency and a 96.5% four-year graduation rate (base record).
A genuinely, exceptionally favorable safety signal
Cape Elizabeth's crime rate runs lower than 88% of US communities and nearly 94% of Maine's own communities -- a real, favorable consideration for families (base record).
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Key takeaways
- Cape Elizabeth Public Schools ranks 3 of 176 Maine districts -- a genuinely elite district.
- Cape Elizabeth High School ranked #1 of 119 Maine high schools (SchoolDigger, 2024-25).
- Cape Elizabeth's crime rate runs favorably relative to nearly 94% of Maine's own communities.
- Confirm a specific target address's assigned school directly with the district.
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