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Best Maine Blue Ribbon Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 blue ribbon public preschools serving 3,273 students in Maine.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Maine are Pond Cove Elementary School, Mt Desert Elementary School and Williams-cone School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maine blue ribbon public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Maine public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 92% (versus the 83% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public preschool average of 15% (majority Black).

Best Blue Ribbon Public Preschools in Maine (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pond Cove Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
12 Scott Dyer Road
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 799-7339
Gr: PK-4 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mt Desert Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8 Joy Road
Northeast Harbor, ME 04662
(207) 276-3348
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Williams-cone School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
19 Perkins Street
Topsham, ME 04086
(207) 725-4391
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Falmouth Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
58 Woodville Road
Falmouth, ME 04105
(207) 781-3988
Gr: PK-5 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Dr Levesque Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
368 Main St
Saint Agatha, ME 04772
(207) 543-7302
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #66.
Fruit Street School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
175 Fruit Street
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6270
Gr: PK-3 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Eliot Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1298 State Road
Eliot, ME 03903
(207) 439-9004
Gr: PK-3 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Hope Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
34 Highfield Road
Hope, ME 04847
(207) 785-4081
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #99.
Minot Consolidated School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
23 Shaw Hill Road
Minot, ME 04258
(207) 346-6471
Gr: PK-6 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Easton Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
33 Bangor Road
Easton, ME 04740
(207) 488-7700
Gr: PK-6 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Fourteenth Street School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
224 Fourteenth Street
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6350
Gr: PK-3 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1212.
Solon Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
76 S Main St
Solon, ME 04979
(207) 643-2491
Gr: PK-5 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Maine?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Maine include Pond Cove Elementary School, Mt Desert Elementary School and Williams-cone School.
How many blue ribbon public preschools are located in Maine?
12 blue ribbon public preschools are located in Maine.
What is the racial composition of students in Maine?
Maine blue ribbon public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public preschools average of 15% (majority Black).

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