Best Augusta Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 894 students in Augusta, ME.

The top ranked public preschools in Augusta, ME are James H Bean School, Chelsea Elementary School and Sylvio J Gilbert School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Augusta, ME public preschools have an score of 52% (versus the Maine public pre school average of 52%), and score of 85% (versus the 82% statewide average). Pre schools in Augusta have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maine public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public preschool average of 14% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Augusta, ME (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

James H Bean School

(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
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2896 Middle Road
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 547-3395

Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: #22.

Chelsea Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 85-89%)
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566 Togus Road
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 582-2214

Gr: PK-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Rank: #33.

Sylvio J Gilbert School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
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16 Sunset Avenue
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2491

Gr: PK-6 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Augusta, Maine

Augusta, Maine Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Ella R Hodgkins School (Closed 2010)

Malta Street
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2490

Gr: 7-8 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Augusta, ME?

The top ranked public preschools in Augusta, ME include James H Bean School, Chelsea Elementary School and Sylvio J Gilbert School.

How many public preschools are located in Augusta?

3 public preschools are located in Augusta.

What is the racial composition of students in Augusta?

Augusta public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public preschools average of 14% (majority Black).