For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,260 students in Franklin County, ME.
The top-ranked public preschools in Franklin County, ME are Rangeley Lakes Regional School, Cape Cod Hill Elementary School and W G Mallett School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, ME public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Maine public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 83% statewide average). Pre schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maine public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public preschool average of 15% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Franklin County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rangeley Lakes Regional School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
43 Mendolia Road
Rangeley, ME 04970
(207) 864-3311
Rangeley, ME 04970
(207) 864-3311
Gr: PK-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Cape Cod Hill Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
516 Cape Cod Hill Rd
New Sharon, ME 04955
(207) 778-3031
New Sharon, ME 04955
(207) 778-3031
Gr: PK-5 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
W G Mallett School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
116 Middle Street
Farmington, ME 04938
(207) 778-3529
Farmington, ME 04938
(207) 778-3529
Gr: PK-2 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Stratton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
65 School Street
Stratton, ME 04982
(207) 246-2283
Stratton, ME 04982
(207) 246-2283
Gr: PK-8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
21 Cushing Dr
Wilton, ME 04294
(207) 645-2442
Wilton, ME 04294
(207) 645-2442
Gr: PK-1 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
102 Salem Road
Kingfield, ME 04947
(207) 265-4132
Kingfield, ME 04947
(207) 265-4132
Gr: PK-4 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
1401 Rangeley Road
Phillips, ME 04966
(207) 639-2909
Phillips, ME 04966
(207) 639-2909
Gr: PK-4 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
12 Tiger Drive
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-5719
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-5719
Gr: K-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
23 Community Dr
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4319
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4319
Gr: 4-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
102 Salem Road
Kingfield, ME 04947
(207) 265-4132
Kingfield, ME 04947
(207) 265-4132
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
1401 Rangeley Road
Phillips, ME 04966
(207) 639-2909
Phillips, ME 04966
(207) 639-2909
Gr: PK-8 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
33 Community Dr
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4336
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4336
Gr: 9-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
32 School Street
Weld, ME 04285
(207) 585-2333
Weld, ME 04285
(207) 585-2333
Gr: K-6 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Franklin County, ME?
The top-ranked public preschools in Franklin County, ME include Rangeley Lakes Regional School, Cape Cod Hill Elementary School and W G Mallett School.
How many public preschools are located in Franklin County?
8 public preschools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public preschools average of 15% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Franklin County include: W G Mallett School vs. Gerald D Cushing School
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