Best Portland Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,712 students in Portland, ME.

The top-ranked public preschools in Portland, ME are Longfellow School-portland, Harrison Lyseth Elementary School and Presumpscot School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Portland, ME public preschools have an score of 50% (versus the Maine public pre school average of 52%), and score of 79% (versus the 82% statewide average). Pre schools in Portland have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public preschool average of 14% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Portland, ME (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Longfellow School-portland

(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
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432 Stevens Av
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8195

Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Rank: #22.

Harrison Lyseth Elementary School

(Math: 62% | Reading: 88%)
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Top 20%

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175 Auburn St
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8215

Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Rank: #33.

Presumpscot School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
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69 Presumpscot St
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8220

Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Rank: #44.

Amanda C Rowe School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
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23 Orono Rd
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 874-8205

Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Rank: #55.

Howard C Reiche Community School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
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166 Brackett St
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 874-8175

Gr: PK-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Rank: #66.

Gerald E Talbot Community School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
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1600 Forest Av
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8210

Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

Rank: #77.

East End Community School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
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195 North St
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 874-8228

Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Portland, Maine

Portland, Maine Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Nathan Clifford School (Closed 2012)

180 Falmouth St
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 874-8180

Gr: K-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

West School (Closed 2023)

57 Douglas Street
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 874-8225

Gr: 1-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Portland, ME?

The top-ranked public preschools in Portland, ME include Longfellow School-portland, Harrison Lyseth Elementary School and Presumpscot School.

How many public preschools are located in Portland?

7 public preschools are located in Portland.

What is the racial composition of students in Portland?

Portland public preschools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public preschools average of 14% (majority Black).

Which public preschools in Portland are often viewed compared to one another?