For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 495 students in the neighborhood of Knightville, South Portland, ME.
The top ranked public preschool in Knightville is James Otis Kaler Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Knightville, South Portland, ME public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Maine public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 82% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% 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 Knightville, South Portland, ME (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Otis Kaler Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
165 South Kelsey Street
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-3214
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-3214
Gr: PK-4 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Knightville, South Portland, ME?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Knightville, South Portland, ME include James Otis Kaler Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Knightville, South Portland?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Knightville, South Portland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Knightville, South Portland?
the neighborhood of Knightville, South Portland public preschools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public preschools average of 14% (majority Black).
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