For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 481 students in the neighborhood of North Deering, Portland, ME.
The top-ranked public preschool in North Deering is Harrison Lyseth Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Deering, Portland, ME public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Maine public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 82% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public preschool average of 14% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of North Deering, Portland, ME (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harrison Lyseth Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
175 Auburn St
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8215
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8215
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of North Deering, Portland, ME?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of North Deering, Portland, ME include Harrison Lyseth Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of North Deering, Portland?
1 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of North Deering, Portland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Deering, Portland?
the neighborhood of North Deering, Portland public preschools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public preschools average of 14% (majority Black).
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