For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 391 students in 04106, ME.
The top ranked public preschools in 04106, ME are Dyer Elementary School and James Otis Kaler Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 04106 have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Maine public pre school average of 79%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 82% statewide average). Pre schools in 04106, ME have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public preschool average of 14% (majority Black).
Best 04106, ME Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dyer Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
52 Alfred Street
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-4845
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-4845
Grades: PK-4
| 212 students
Rank: #22.
James Otis Kaler Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
165 South Kelsey Street
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-3214
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-3214
Grades: PK-4
| 179 students
04106, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
240 Ocean St.
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-7386
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-7386
Grades: 5-8
| 424 students
496 Ocean Street
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-0778
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-0778
Grades: K-5
| 94 students
Macarthur Circle
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 773-3265
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 773-3265
Grades: K-5
| 128 students
120 Wescott Road
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 773-5629
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 773-5629
Grades: 6-8
| 388 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 04106, ME?
The top ranked public preschools in 04106, ME include Dyer Elementary School and James Otis Kaler Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 04106?
2 public preschools are located in 04106.
What is the racial composition of students in 04106?
04106 public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public preschools average of 14% (majority Black).
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