Top 10 Best Kennebec County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 22 public preschools serving 6,080 students in Kennebec County, ME.
The top ranked public preschools in Kennebec County, ME are Manchester Elementary School, Winthrop Grade School and James H Bean School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kennebec County, ME public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Maine public pre school average of 77%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 82% statewide average). Pre schools in Kennebec County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maine public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public preschool average of 13% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Kennebec County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Manchester Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
17 School St.
Manchester, ME 04351
(207) 622-2949
Grades: PK-5
| 174 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Winthrop Grade School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
23 Highland Ave
Winthrop, ME 04364
(207) 377-2241
Grades: PK-5
| 408 students
Rank: #33.
James H Bean School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2896 Middle Road
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 547-3395
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #44.
China Primary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
763 Lakeview Drive
China Village, ME 04926
(207) 445-1550
Grades: PK-4
| 237 students
Rank: #55.
Windsor Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
366 Ridge Road
Windsor, ME 04363
(207) 445-2356
Grades: PK-8
| 308 students
Rank: #66.
Monmouth Memorial School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
130 Academy Rd
Monmouth, ME 04259
(207) 933-9002
Grades: PK-8
| 396 students
Rank: #77.
Belgrade Central School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
158 Depot Road
Belgrade, ME 04917
(207) 495-2321
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Rank: #88.
Mt Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1507 North Road
Mount Vernon, ME 04352
(207) 293-2261
Grades: PK-5
| 84 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Chelsea Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
566 Togus Road
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 582-2214
Grades: PK-8
| 279 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Helen Thompson School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
309 Spears Corner Road
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 724-3930
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
Rank: #1111.
Winslow Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
285 Benton Ave
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 872-1967
Grades: PK-6
| 550 students
Rank: #1212.
Readfield Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
84 South Road
Readfield, ME 04355
(207) 685-4406
Grades: PK-5
| 197 students
Rank: #1313.
Fayette Central School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2023 Main Street
Kents Hill, ME 04349
(207) 685-4770
Grades: PK-5
| 70 students
Rank: #1414.
Vassalboro Community School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1116 Webber Pond Rd
Vassalboro, ME 04989
(207) 923-3100
Grades: PK-8
| 423 students
Rank: #1515.
Albion Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
20 School Street
Albion, ME 04910
(207) 437-2616
Grades: PK-6
| 101 students
Rank: #1616.
Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
75 Morrison Ave
Clinton, ME 04927
(207) 426-2181
Grades: PK-6
| 258 students
Rank: #1717.
George J Mitchell School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
58 Drummond Ave
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-0695
Grades: PK-3
| 567 students
Rank: #1818.
Sylvio J Gilbert School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
16 Sunset Avenue
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2491
Grades: PK-6
| 328 students
Rank: n/an/a
26 Garden Lane
Hallowell, ME 04347
(207) 623-8677
Grades: PK-4
| 282 students
Rank: n/an/a
279 Brunswick Avenue
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-3612
Grades: PK-2
| 257 students
Rank: n/an/a
Libby-tozier School
466 Academy Road
Litchfield, ME 04350
(207) 375-4273
Grades: PK-K
| 158 students
Rank: n/an/a
19 Heath Street
Oakland, ME 04963
(207) 465-3411
Grades: PK-2
| 220 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Kennebec County, ME

Kennebec County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
573 Richmond Rd
Litchfield, ME 04350
(207) 268-4136
Grades: 4-8
| n/a students
Malta Street
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2490
Grades: 7-8
| 368 students
26 Garden Lane
Hallowell, ME 04347
(207) 623-8677
Grades: PK-5
| 373 students
97 Maple Street
Farmingdale, ME 04344
(207) 622-6211
Grades: 9-12
| 295 students
111 Maple Street
Farmingdale, ME 04344
(207) 596-2008
Grades: 6-8
| 203 students
169 Academy Road
Monmouth, ME 04259
(207) 933-4426
Grades: PK-3
| n/a students
466 Academy Road
Litchfield, ME 04350
(207) 268-4137
Grades: PK-2
| 157 students
117 Academy Road
Monmouth, ME 04259
(207) 876-4625
Grades: 4-8
| n/a students
14 Pray Street
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-2522
Grades: PK
| 32 students
2 School Street
Randolph, ME 04346
(207) 582-4252
Grades: K-5
| 44 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Kennebec County, ME?
The top ranked public preschools in Kennebec County, ME include Manchester Elementary School, Winthrop Grade School and James H Bean School.
How many public preschools are located in Kennebec County, ME?
22 public preschools are located in Kennebec County, ME.
What is the racial composition of students in Kennebec County, ME?
Kennebec County, ME public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public preschools average of 13% (majority Black).

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