For the 2025-26 school year, there are 13 blue ribbon public preschools serving 3,456 students in Maine.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Maine are Pond Cove Elementary School, Mt Desert Elementary School and Williams-cone School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maine blue ribbon public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Maine public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 92% (versus the 82% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Maine public preschool average of 14% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Preschools in Maine (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pond Cove Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
12 Scott Dyer Road
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 799-7339
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 799-7339
Gr: PK-4 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mt Desert Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8 Joy Road
Northeast Harbor, ME 04662
(207) 276-3348
Northeast Harbor, ME 04662
(207) 276-3348
Gr: PK-8 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Williams-cone School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19 Perkins Street
Topsham, ME 04086
(207) 725-4391
Topsham, ME 04086
(207) 725-4391
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Falmouth Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
58 Woodville Road
Falmouth, ME 04105
(207) 781-3988
Falmouth, ME 04105
(207) 781-3988
Gr: PK-5 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Dr Levesque Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
368 Main St
Saint Agatha, ME 04772
(207) 543-7302
Saint Agatha, ME 04772
(207) 543-7302
Gr: PK-5 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #66.
Fruit Street School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
175 Fruit Street
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6270
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6270
Gr: PK-3 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Eliot Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1298 State Road
Eliot, ME 03903
(207) 439-9004
Eliot, ME 03903
(207) 439-9004
Gr: PK-3 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
Hope Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
34 Highfield Road
Hope, ME 04847
(207) 785-4081
Hope, ME 04847
(207) 785-4081
Gr: PK-8 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #99.
Minot Consolidated School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23 Shaw Hill Road
Minot, ME 04258
(207) 346-6471
Minot, ME 04258
(207) 346-6471
Gr: PK-6 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Easton Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
33 Bangor Road
Easton, ME 04740
(207) 488-7700
Easton, ME 04740
(207) 488-7700
Gr: PK-6 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Fourteenth Street School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
224 Fourteenth Street
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6350
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6350
Gr: PK-3 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1212.
Solon Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
76 S Main St
Solon, ME 04979
(207) 643-2491
Solon, ME 04979
(207) 643-2491
Gr: PK-5 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1313.
Strong Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 N Main Street
Strong, ME 04983
(207) 684-3521
Strong, ME 04983
(207) 684-3521
Gr: PK-8 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Maine?
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Maine include Pond Cove Elementary School, Mt Desert Elementary School and Williams-cone School.
How many blue ribbon public preschools are located in Maine?
13 blue ribbon public preschools are located in Maine.
What is the racial composition of students in Maine?
Maine blue ribbon public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Maine public preschools average of 14% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
School Choice vs. Neighborhood Schools: Key Factors
Explore school choice vs. neighborhood schools in 2025. Learn key factors parents should weigh when deciding the best fit for their child.
Best School Match 2025: Public vs Charter vs Magnet
Compare 2025 public, charter, and magnet school options with updated data, trends, and strategies to find the best fit.
Public School Boundaries and Equity in 2025
Explore how public school boundaries shape access, equity, and opportunity for students in 2025. Learn the impact on families and education policy.
