Best South Portland Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 391 students in South Portland, ME.

The top-ranked public preschools in South Portland, 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.

South Portland, ME public preschools have an score of 56% (versus the Maine public pre school average of 52%), and score of 82% (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 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public preschool average of 14% (majority Black).

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Dyer Elementary School

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
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52 Alfred Street
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-4845

Gr: PK-4 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Rank: #22.

James Otis Kaler Elementary School

(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
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165 South Kelsey Street
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-3214

Gr: PK-4 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in South Portland, Maine

South Portland, Maine Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School (Closed 2023)

240 Ocean St.
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-7386

Gr: 5-8 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Hamlin Elementary School (Closed 2004)

496 Ocean Street
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-0778

Gr: K-5 | 94 students Minority enrollment: 3%

Mary F. Marsh Elementary School (Closed 2006)

Macarthur Circle
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 773-3265

Gr: K-5 | 128 students Minority enrollment: 16%

Memorial Middle School (Closed 2023)

120 Wescott Road
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 773-5629

Gr: 6-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The top-ranked public preschools in South Portland, ME include Dyer Elementary School and James Otis Kaler Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in South Portland?

2 public preschools are located in South Portland.

What is the racial composition of students in South Portland?

South Portland 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).