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Best Somerset County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public preschools serving 1,525 students in Somerset County, ME.
The top-ranked public preschools in Somerset County, ME are Athens Community School, Canaan Elementary School and Forest Hills Consolidated School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Somerset County, ME public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Maine public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 83% statewide average). Pre schools in Somerset County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public preschool average of 15% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Somerset County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Athens Community School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8 Fox Hill Road
Athens, ME 04912
(207) 654-2561
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Canaan Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
178 Main Street
Canaan, ME 04924
(207) 474-3901
Gr: PK-5 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Forest Hills Consolidated School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
606 Main Street
Jackman, ME 04945
(207) 668-5291
Gr: PK-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
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%
Rank: #55.
Harmony Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
18 Main St
Harmony, ME 04942
(207) 683-2211
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Garret Schenck School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
19 Ken Taylor St
Anson, ME 04911
(207) 696-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #77.
Mill Stream Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
26 Mercer Road
Norridgewock, ME 04957
(207) 634-3121
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Somerset Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
45 Blake Street
Hartland, ME 04943
(207) 938-4770
Gr: PK-4 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #99.
Moscow Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
125 Canada Rd
Bingham, ME 04920
(207) 672-5572
Gr: PK-4 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Creative Childrens Academy
Charter School
48 South Factory Street
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-8740
Gr: PK-K | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Madison Elementary School
43 Learners Lane
Madison, ME 04950
(207) 696-4607
Gr: PK-2 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Manson Park School
179 Lancey Street
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-2881
Gr: PK-K | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
North Elementary School
33 Jewett Street
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-2907
Gr: PK-K | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Somerset County, ME?
The top-ranked public preschools in Somerset County, ME include Athens Community School, Canaan Elementary School and Forest Hills Consolidated School.
How many public preschools are located in Somerset County?
12 public preschools are located in Somerset County.
What is the racial composition of students in Somerset County?
Somerset County public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public preschools average of 15% (majority Black).

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