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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Penobscot County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 31 public preschools serving 8,085 students in Penobscot County, ME.
The top-ranked public preschools in Penobscot County, ME are Dedham School, Asa C Adams School and Veazie Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Penobscot County, ME public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Maine public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 83% statewide average). Pre schools in Penobscot County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maine public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public preschool average of 15% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Penobscot County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dedham School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2065 Main Road
Holden, ME 04429
(207) 843-6498
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Asa C Adams School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6 Goodridge Drive
Orono, ME 04473
(207) 866-2151
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Veazie Community School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1040 School Street
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-6573
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Etna-dixmont School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2100 Dixmont Road
Etna, ME 04434
(207) 992-0735
Gr: PK-4 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Dr Lewis S Libby School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13 School Street
Milford, ME 04461
(207) 827-2252
Gr: PK-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Glenburn Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
991 Hudson Road
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-8769
Gr: PK-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Eddington School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
440 Main Road
Eddington, ME 04428
(207) 843-6010
Gr: PK-1 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #99.
Brewer Community School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
92 Pendleton Street
Brewer, ME 04412
(207) 404-5700
Gr: PK-8 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1010.
Vine Street School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
66 Vine Street
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6300
Gr: PK-3 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1111.
Enfield Station Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
561 Hammett Road
West Enfield, ME 04493
(207) 732-4141
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
Granite Street School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
191 Granite Street
Millinocket, ME 04462
(207) 723-6426
Gr: PK-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1414.
Center Drive School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
19 School Street
Orrington, ME 04474
(207) 825-3697
Gr: PK-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Alton Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
22 Argyle Rd
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 394-2331
Gr: PK-2 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Lee/winn School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1009 Route 168
Winn, ME 04495
(207) 290-4992
Gr: PK-4 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1717.
Kingman Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
25 Park St
Kingman, ME 04451
(207) 765-2500
Gr: PK-6 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1818.
Suzanne M Smith Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
169 South Levant Road
Levant, ME 04456
(207) 884-7444
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Carmel Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
50 Plymouth Road
Carmel, ME 04419
(207) 848-3383
Gr: PK-4 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Patricia A Duran School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
235 Billings Road
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 848-4081
Gr: PK-4 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Abraham Lincoln School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
45 Forest Avenue
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6280
Gr: PK-3 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Opal Myrick Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
45 North St
East Millinocket, ME 04430
(207) 746-3511
Gr: PK-4 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2323.
Ella P Burr School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
23 Ella P Burr Street
Lincoln, ME 04457
(207) 794-3014
Gr: PK-3 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2424.
Sebasticook Valley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
337 Williams Road
Newport, ME 04953
(207) 368-4592
Gr: PK-4 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2525.
Central Community Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
118-b Main Street
Corinth, ME 04427
(207) 285-0325
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2626.
Downeast School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Moosehead Blvd
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6240
Gr: PK-3 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2727.
Ridge View Community School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
175 Fern Road, Suite 1
Dexter, ME 04930
(207) 924-6000
Gr: PK-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2828.
Katahdin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
805 Station Road
Stacyville, ME 04777
(207) 365-4285
Gr: PK-5 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2929.
Helen S Dunn Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
129 Military Rd
Greenbush, ME 04418
(207) 826-2000
Gr: PK-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Earl C Mcgraw School
20 Main Road North
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 862-3830
Gr: PK-1 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Viola Rand School
55 Highland Avenue
Bradley, ME 04411
(207) 827-2508
Gr: PK | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Penobscot County, ME?
The top-ranked public preschools in Penobscot County, ME include Dedham School, Asa C Adams School and Veazie Community School.
How many public preschools are located in Penobscot County?
32 public preschools are located in Penobscot County.
What is the racial composition of students in Penobscot County?
Penobscot County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public preschools average of 15% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Penobscot County are often viewed compared to one another?

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