Top 10 Best York County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 18 public preschools serving 4,971 students in York County, ME.
The top ranked public preschools in York County, ME are Kennebunk Elementary School, Eliot Elementary School and Acton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
York County, ME public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Maine public pre school average of 77%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 82% statewide average). Pre schools in York County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maine public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public preschool average of 13% (majority Black).

Best York County Public Preschools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kennebunk Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%
(2017-2018 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
177 Alewive Road
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-4402
Grades: PK-2
| 366 students
Rank: #22.
Eliot Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1298 State Road
Eliot, ME 03903
(207) 439-9004
Grades: PK-3
| 293 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Acton Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
135 Whites Bridge Road
Acton, ME 04001
(207) 636-2100
Grades: PK-8
| 230 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lyman Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
39 Schoolhouse Road
Alfred, ME 04002
(207) 499-7228
Grades: PK-5
| 246 students
Rank: #55.
Dayton Consolidated School
Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
21 Clarks Mills Road
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 499-2283
Grades: PK-5
| 113 students
Rank: #66.
Central School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
197 Main Street
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-2333
Grades: PK-3
| 370 students
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Alfred Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
21 Sanford Road
Alfred, ME 04002
(207) 324-3831
Grades: PK-5
| 185 students
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Line Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
818 Water Street
West Newfield, ME 04095
(207) 793-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Margaret Chase Smith
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
248 Twombley Rd
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-7586
Grades: PK-4
| 395 students
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Shapleigh Memorial School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
467 Shapleigh Corner Road
Shapleigh, ME 04076
(207) 636-1751
Grades: PK-5
| 144 students
Rank: #1111.
H B Emery Jr Memorial School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
908 Cape Road
Limington, ME 04049
(207) 637-2056
Grades: PK-5
| 193 students
Rank: #1212.
Waterboro Elementary School
Math: 81% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
340 Sokokis Trail
East Waterboro, ME 04030
(207) 247-6126
Grades: PK-5
| 481 students
Rank: #1313.
Hollis School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
554 River Road
Hollis Center, ME 04042
(207) 929-3838
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #1414.
Buxton Center Elementary School
Math: 74% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
912 Long Plains Road
Buxton, ME 04093
(207) 929-3836
Grades: PK-5
| 534 students
Rank: n/an/a
20 Jameson Hill Road
Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
(207) 934-2891
Grades: PK-2
| 154 students
Rank: n/an/a
64 West Street
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-4134
Grades: PK-K
| 279 students
Rank: n/an/a
Saco Pre-k
5 Willey Rd.
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 284-4505
Grades: PK
| 114 students
Rank: n/an/a
Young School
36 Tasker St
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 284-7053
Grades: PK-2
| 298 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in York County, ME

York County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
20 Wilson Street
Berwick, ME 03901
(207) 698-7604
Grades: 4-5
| 207 students
17 School Street
Cornish, ME 04020
(207) 625-4393
Grades: K-4
| 95 students
12 Day Street
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-4402
Grades: PK-1
| 172 students
12 Oxford Street
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-3640
Grades: 1-6
| 132 students
No Location Available
Bar Mills, ME 04004
(207) 929-3837
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
975 Main St
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-3322
Grades: 1-3
| 128 students
8 Noble Ln
Berwick, ME 03901
(207) 698-1188
Grades: 5-6
| 342 students
24 Groveville Rd
Buxton, ME 04093
(207) 929-3836
Grades: 2-5
| n/a students
634 North Rd
Parsonsfield, ME 04047
(207) 625-4842
Grades: K-4
| 44 students
120 Rogers Road
Kittery, ME 03904
(207) 439-1122
Grades: 3-5
| 229 students
290 Parker Farm Rd
Buxton, ME 04093
(207) 929-3830
Grades: K-2
| n/a students
69 Brook Street
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-4160
Grades: PK-3
| n/a students
248 Twombly Road
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-7586
Grades: K-3
| 310 students
84 West Road
Waterboro, ME 04087
(207) 247-6121
Grades: 7-8
| 651 students
Po Box 2399
Ogunquit, ME 03907
(207) 646-2551
Grades: K-5
| 78 students
80 Common St Bldg 2
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 286-2091
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
932 Long Plains Rd
Buxton, ME 04093
(207) 929-3835
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
708 Main Street
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-3114
Grades: 5-7
| n/a students
20 Blackberry Hill Rd
Berwick, ME 03901
(207) 698-4465
Grades: PK-4
| 554 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in York County, ME?
The top ranked public preschools in York County, ME include Kennebunk Elementary School, Eliot Elementary School and Acton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in York County, ME?
18 public preschools are located in York County, ME.
What is the racial composition of students in York County, ME?
York County, ME public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public preschools average of 13% (majority Black).

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