For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 495 students in South Portland, ME.
The top ranked public preschools in South Portland, ME are Frank I Brown 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.
South Portland, ME public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Maine public pre school average of 78%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 82% statewide average). Pre schools in South Portland have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public preschool average of 13% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in South Portland, ME (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frank I Brown Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
37 Highland Ave
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-5196
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-5196
Grades: PK-5
| 255 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-5
| 240 students
South Portland, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in South Portland, ME?
The top ranked public preschools in South Portland, ME include Frank I Brown Elementary School and James Otis Kaler Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in South Portland, ME?
2 public preschools are located in South Portland, ME.
What is the racial composition of students in South Portland, ME?
South Portland, ME public preschools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public preschools average of 13% (majority Black).
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