For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 250 students in Calais, ME.
The top-ranked public preschool in Calais, ME is Calais Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calais, ME public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Maine public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 83% statewide average). Pre schools in Calais have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Maine public preschool average of 15% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Calais, ME (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Calais Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
53 Garfield Street
Calais, ME 04619
(207) 454-2000
Calais, ME 04619
(207) 454-2000
Gr: PK-6 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Calais, ME?
The top-ranked public preschools in Calais, ME include Calais Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Calais?
1 public preschools are located in Calais.
What is the racial composition of students in Calais?
Calais public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Maine public preschools average of 15% (majority Black).
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