Best Ellsworth Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 930 students in Ellsworth, ME.
The top-ranked public preschools in Ellsworth, ME are Trenton Elementary School, Ellsworth Elementary-middle 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 49% (versus the Maine public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 83% statewide average). Pre schools in Ellsworth have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public preschool average of 15% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Ellsworth, ME (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Trenton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
51 School Road
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-8447
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Ellsworth Elementary-middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Forrest Avenue
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-6241
Gr: PK-8 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Beech Hill School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
105 Otis Road
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 537-2203
Gr: PK-8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

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, Ellsworth Elementary-middle School and Beech Hill School.
How many public preschools are located in Ellsworth?
3 public preschools are located in Ellsworth.
What is the racial composition of students in Ellsworth?
Ellsworth public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public preschools average of 15% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Ellsworth are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Ellsworth include: Beech Hill School vs. Ellsworth Elementary-middle School

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