Spurwink School-cummings serves 33 students in grades 8-12, is a member of the Other associations(s) for exceptional children and the State or regional independent school association. The student:teacher of Spurwink School-cummings is 5:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
33 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Spurwink School-cummings?
The application deadline for Spurwink School-cummings is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Spurwink School-cummings located?
Spurwink School-cummings is located in the East Deering neighborhood of Portland, ME.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Spurwink School-cummings is Cheverus (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Brigid School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Children's Center (1.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
267 Ocean Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-6238
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-6238
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 374 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 45 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool
721 Stevens Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-9366
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-9366
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 98 students
St. Brigid School![St. Brigid School Photo]( "St. Brigid School Photo")
(Catholic)
695 Stevens Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-7073
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 797-7073
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 371 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
400 Deering Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-7676
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-7676
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 29 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Spurwink School
Special Education School
899 Riverside Street
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 771-1354
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 771-1354
1.8 miles
Gr: NS | 231 students
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