For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 1,295 students in Waldo County, ME.
The top ranked public preschools in Waldo County, ME are Lincolnville Central School, Leroy H Smith School and Monroe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waldo County, ME public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Maine public pre school average of 79%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 82% statewide average). Pre schools in Waldo County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public preschool average of 14% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Waldo County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincolnville Central School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
523 Hope Road
Lincolnville, ME 04849
(207) 763-3366
Lincolnville, ME 04849
(207) 763-3366
Grades: PK-8
| 214 students
Rank: #22.
Leroy H Smith School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
319 South Main Street
Winterport, ME 04496
(207) 223-4282
Winterport, ME 04496
(207) 223-4282
Grades: PK-4
| 272 students
Rank: #33.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
36 West Main Street
Monroe, ME 04951
(207) 525-3504
Monroe, ME 04951
(207) 525-3504
Grades: PK-5
| 62 students
Rank: #44.
Searsport Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30 Mortland Road
Searsport, ME 04974
(207) 548-2317
Searsport, ME 04974
(207) 548-2317
Grades: PK-5
| 195 students
Rank: #55.
Captain Albert W. Stevens School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
31 Elementary Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-3510
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-3510
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Rank: #66.
Morse Memorial School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
27 School Street
Brooks, ME 04921
(207) 722-3636
Brooks, ME 04921
(207) 722-3636
Grades: PK-5
| 95 students
Rank: #77.
Walker Memorial School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
33 West Main Street
Liberty, ME 04949
(207) 589-4208
Liberty, ME 04949
(207) 589-4208
Grades: PK-5
| 51 students
Rank: n/an/a
14 Swan Lake Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4420
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4420
Grades: PK-2
| 87 students
Rank: n/an/a
2 South Main Street
Morrill, ME 04952
(207) 342-5300
Morrill, ME 04952
(207) 342-5300
Grades: PK-1
| 72 students
Waldo County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
61 Troy Rd
Burnham, ME 04922
(207) 487-5622
Burnham, ME 04922
(207) 487-5622
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
14 Swan Lake Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4420
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4420
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
112 North Searsport Rd
Frankfort, ME 04438
(207) 223-5723
Frankfort, ME 04438
(207) 223-5723
Grades: K-5
| 78 students
9 School Street
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4020
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4020
Grades: 3-5
| 116 students
256 High Street
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4010
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4010
Grades: K-3
| 122 students
18 Townhouse Road
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-1858
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-1858
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Maine Ocean School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
24 Mortland
Searsport, ME 04974
(207) 266-8590
Searsport, ME 04974
(207) 266-8590
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
113 Church Street
Stockton Springs, ME 04981
(207) 567-3264
Stockton Springs, ME 04981
(207) 567-3264
Grades: PK
| 21 students
84 School Street
Unity, ME 04988
(207) 948-6136
Unity, ME 04988
(207) 948-6136
Grades: PK
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Waldo County, ME?
The top ranked public preschools in Waldo County, ME include Lincolnville Central School, Leroy H Smith School and Monroe Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Waldo County?
9 public preschools are located in Waldo County.
What is the racial composition of students in Waldo County?
Waldo County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public preschools average of 14% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Waldo County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Waldo County include: Captain Albert W. Stevens School vs. Searsport Elementary School
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