For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,148 students in Bangor, ME.
The top ranked public preschools in Bangor, ME are Veazie Community School, Fruit Street School and Glenburn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bangor, ME public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the Maine public pre school average of 79%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 82% statewide average). Pre schools in Bangor have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maine public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Maine public preschool average of 14% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Bangor, ME (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Veazie Community School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1040 School Street
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-6573
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-6573
Grades: PK-8
| 158 students
Rank: #22.
Fruit Street School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
175 Fruit Street
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6270
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6270
Grades: PK-3
| 322 students
Rank: #33.
Glenburn Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
991 Hudson Road
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-8769
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-8769
Grades: PK-8
| 389 students
Rank: #44.
Vine Street School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
66 Vine Street
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6300
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6300
Grades: PK-3
| 176 students
Rank: #55.
Patricia A Duran School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
235 Billings Road
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 848-4081
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 848-4081
Grades: PK-4
| 463 students
Rank: #66.
Abraham Lincoln School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
45 Forest Avenue
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6280
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6280
Grades: PK-3
| 176 students
Rank: #77.
Fourteenth Street School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
224 Fourteenth Street
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6350
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6350
Grades: PK-3
| 153 students
Rank: #88.
Downeast School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Moosehead Blvd
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6240
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6240
Grades: PK-3
| 311 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Bangor, ME?
The top ranked public preschools in Bangor, ME include Veazie Community School, Fruit Street School and Glenburn Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Bangor?
8 public preschools are located in Bangor.
What is the racial composition of students in Bangor?
Bangor public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Maine public preschools average of 14% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Bangor are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Bangor include: Downeast School vs. Fourteenth Street School, Fourteenth Street School vs. Downeast School, Patricia A Duran School vs. Abraham Lincoln School
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