For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 158 students in Carmel, ME.
The top-ranked public preschool in Carmel, ME is Carmel Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carmel, ME public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Maine public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 83% statewide average). Pre schools in Carmel have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maine public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public preschool average of 15% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Carmel, ME (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carmel Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Plymouth Road
Carmel, ME 04419
(207) 848-3383
Carmel, ME 04419
(207) 848-3383
Gr: PK-4 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Carmel, ME?
The top-ranked public preschools in Carmel, ME include Carmel Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Carmel?
1 public preschools are located in Carmel.
What is the racial composition of students in Carmel?
Carmel public preschools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public preschools average of 15% (majority Black).
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