For the 2024 school year, there are 10 blue ribbon public preschools serving 1,883 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 Dr Levesque Elementary School, Eliot Elementary School and Fruit Street 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 85% (versus the Maine public pre school average of 77%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 82% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public preschool average of 13% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Preschools in Maine (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dr Levesque Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
368 Main St
Saint Agatha, ME 04772
(207) 543-7302
Saint Agatha, ME 04772
(207) 543-7302
Grades: PK-6
| 130 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Eliot Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1298 State Road
Eliot, ME 03903
(207) 439-9004
Eliot, ME 03903
(207) 439-9004
Grades: PK-3
| 293 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Fruit Street School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
175 Fruit Street
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6270
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6270
Grades: PK-3
| 331 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Williams-cone School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19 Perkins Street
Topsham, ME 04086
(207) 725-4391
Topsham, ME 04086
(207) 725-4391
Grades: PK-5
| 261 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Easton Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33 Bangor Road
Easton, ME 04740
(207) 488-7700
Easton, ME 04740
(207) 488-7700
Grades: PK-6
| 125 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Hope Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
34 Highfield Road
Hope, ME 04847
(207) 785-4081
Hope, ME 04847
(207) 785-4081
Grades: PK-8
| 152 students
Rank: #77.
Minot Consolidated School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23 Shaw Hill Road
Minot, ME 04258
(207) 346-6471
Minot, ME 04258
(207) 346-6471
Grades: PK-6
| 234 students
Rank: #88.
Strong Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 N Main Street
Strong, ME 04983
(207) 684-3521
Strong, ME 04983
(207) 684-3521
Grades: PK-8
| 147 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
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
| 149 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Solon Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
76 S Main St
Solon, ME 04979
(207) 643-2491
Solon, ME 04979
(207) 643-2491
Grades: PK-5
| 61 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Maine?
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Maine include Dr Levesque Elementary School, Eliot Elementary School and Fruit Street School.
How many blue ribbon public preschools are located in Maine?
10 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public preschools average of 13% (majority Black).
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