Peaks Island School

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.