PEAKS ISLAND SCHOOL

Peaks Island School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Portland Public Schools school district, located in Peaks Island, ME with about 37 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 3 teachers, Peaks Island School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Peaks Island School is a small, close-knit public elementary school located on Peaks Island, a unique island community in Casco Bay, just a short ferry ride from Portland, Maine. As part of the Portland Public Schools district, the school serves students from kindergarten through grade 5, often utilizing multi-age classrooms that foster strong interpersonal relationships and a personalized approach to learning. Because of its remote setting, the school acts as a central hub for the island community, emphasizing a hands-on, place-based curriculum that takes full advantage of the island's natural surroundings, beaches, and rich local history.

The school is defined by its intimate size and the strong partnership between educators, families, and the wider island population. With a mission rooted in fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, Peaks Island School focuses on nurturing both academic growth and social-emotional development. By integrating the unique challenges and opportunities of island life into their daily studies, students are encouraged to become engaged, environmentally conscious citizens who benefit from a tight-knit educational experience rarely found in larger urban school systems.

For more information, contact Peaks Island School at (207) 766-2528 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.