For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 215 students in Ellsworth, ME.
The top-ranked public preschools in Ellsworth, ME are Trenton Elementary School and Beech Hill School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ellsworth, ME public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Maine public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 82% statewide average). Pre schools in Ellsworth have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maine public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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 Ellsworth, ME (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Trenton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
51 School Road
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-8447
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-8447
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Beech Hill School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
105 Otis Road
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 537-2203
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 537-2203
Gr: PK-8 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Ellsworth, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
125 State Street
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-6261
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-6261
Gr: 3-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Ellsworth, ME?
The top-ranked public preschools in Ellsworth, ME include Trenton Elementary School and Beech Hill School.
How many public preschools are located in Ellsworth?
2 public preschools are located in Ellsworth.
What is the racial composition of students in Ellsworth?
Ellsworth public preschools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public preschools average of 14% (majority Black).
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