For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 1,511 students in Lincoln County, ME.
The top ranked public preschools in Lincoln County, ME are Bristol Consolidated School, South Bristol Elementary School and Boothbay Region Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, ME public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Maine public pre school average of 79%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 82% statewide average). Pre schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 14% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Lincoln County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bristol Consolidated School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2153 Bristol Rd
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(207) 677-2678
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(207) 677-2678
Grades: PK-8
| 187 students
Rank: #22.
South Bristol Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2024 State Route 129
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(207) 644-8177
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(207) 644-8177
Grades: PK-8
| 59 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Boothbay Region Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
238 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
(207) 633-5097
Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
(207) 633-5097
Grades: PK-8
| 336 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Whitefield Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
164 Grand Army Road
Whitefield, ME 04353
(207) 549-7691
Whitefield, ME 04353
(207) 549-7691
Grades: PK-8
| 183 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Dresden Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
86 Cedar Grove Road
Dresden, ME 04342
(207) 737-2559
Dresden, ME 04342
(207) 737-2559
Grades: PK-5
| 80 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Edgecomb Eddy School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
51 Emery Drive
Edgecomb, ME 04556
(207) 882-5515
Edgecomb, ME 04556
(207) 882-5515
Grades: PK-6
| 101 students
Rank: #77.
Wiscasset Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
83 Federal Street
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7767
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7767
Grades: PK-5
| 191 students
Rank: #88.
Miller School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
145 Kalers Corner Road
Waldoboro, ME 04572
(207) 832-2103
Waldoboro, ME 04572
(207) 832-2103
Grades: PK-6
| 350 students
Rank: n/an/a
1 Monhegan Avenue
Monhegan, ME 04852
(207) 594-5895
Monhegan, ME 04852
(207) 594-5895
Grades: PK-8
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
665 Patricktown Rd Suite 2
Jefferson, ME 04348
(207) 549-3261
Jefferson, ME 04348
(207) 549-3261
Grades: PK
| 20 students
Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
56 School Street
Waldoboro, ME 04572
(207) 832-2106
Waldoboro, ME 04572
(207) 832-2106
Grades: 7-8
| 136 students
272 Gardiner Road
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7722
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7722
Grades: 9-12
| 187 students
83 Federal Street
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7767
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7767
Grades: 5-8
| 163 students
146 Gardiner Road
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7585
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7585
Grades: PK-4
| 206 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lincoln County, ME?
The top ranked public preschools in Lincoln County, ME include Bristol Consolidated School, South Bristol Elementary School and Boothbay Region Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lincoln County?
10 public preschools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public preschools average of 14% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Lincoln County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lincoln County include: Wiscasset Elementary School vs. Edgecomb Eddy School, Edgecomb Eddy School vs. Wiscasset Elementary School, Bristol Consolidated School vs. South Bristol Elementary School
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