For the 2025 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 average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Maine public pre school average of 79%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 82% statewide average). Pre schools in Portland have an average ranking of 2/10, 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Longfellow School-portland
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
432 Stevens Av
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8195
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8195
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Rank: #22.
Harrison Lyseth Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
175 Auburn St
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8215
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8215
Grades: PK-5
| 494 students
Rank: #33.
Presumpscot School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
69 Presumpscot St
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8220
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8220
Grades: PK-5
| 243 students
Rank: #44.
Amanda C Rowe School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
23 Orono Rd
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 874-8205
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 874-8205
Grades: PK-5
| 481 students
Rank: #55.
Howard C Reiche Community School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
166 Brackett St
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 874-8175
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 874-8175
Grades: PK-5
| 463 students
Rank: #66.
Gerald E Talbot Community School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Forest Av
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8210
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8210
Grades: PK-5
| 361 students
Rank: #77.
East End Community School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
195 North St
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 874-8228
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 874-8228
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Portland, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
180 Falmouth St
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 874-8180
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 874-8180
Grades: K-5
| 311 students
57 Douglas Street
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 874-8225
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 874-8225
Grades: 1-12
| 49 students
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?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Portland include: Harrison Lyseth Elementary School vs. Gerald E Talbot Community School, Presumpscot School vs. Gerald E Talbot Community School, Presumpscot School vs. Howard C Reiche Community School
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