For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public preschools serving 7,894 students in Androscoggin County, ME.
The top-ranked public preschools in Androscoggin County, ME are Durham Community School, East Auburn Community School and Fairview School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Androscoggin County, ME public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Maine public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 83% statewide average). Pre schools in Androscoggin County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public preschool average of 15% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Androscoggin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Durham Community School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
654 Hallowell Road
Durham, ME 04222
(207) 353-9333
Durham, ME 04222
(207) 353-9333
Gr: PK-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
East Auburn Community School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15 Andrew Drive
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-4142
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-4142
Gr: PK-6 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Fairview School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
397 Minot Avenue
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 784-3559
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 784-3559
Gr: PK-6 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Acadia Academy School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12 Westminster Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 333-3765
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 333-3765
Gr: PK-6 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
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 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Greene Central School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
41 Main Street
Greene, ME 04236
(207) 946-5681
Greene, ME 04236
(207) 946-5681
Gr: PK-6 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Turner Primary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
59 Cobb Road
Turner, ME 04282
(207) 225-1030
Turner, ME 04282
(207) 225-1030
Gr: PK-2 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Poland Community School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Maine Street
Poland, ME 04274
(207) 998-4915
Poland, ME 04274
(207) 998-4915
Gr: PK-6 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #99.
Leeds Central School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1185 Route 106
Leeds, ME 04263
(207) 524-5151
Leeds, ME 04263
(207) 524-5151
Gr: PK-6 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Park Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
161 Park Avenue
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 333-6657
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 333-6657
Gr: PK-6 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Sherwood Heights Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
32 Sherwood Drive
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 783-8526
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 783-8526
Gr: PK-6 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Washburn School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 Lake Auburn Avenue
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 784-5467
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 784-5467
Gr: PK-6 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1313.
Lisbon Community School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
33 Mill Street
Lisbon, ME 04250
(207) 353-4132
Lisbon, ME 04250
(207) 353-4132
Gr: PK-5 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1414.
Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 College Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4160
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4160
Gr: PK-6 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1515.
Walton School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
92 Mary Carroll Street
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 784-1528
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 784-1528
Gr: PK-6 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1616.
Farwell Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
84-110 Farwell St
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4110
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4110
Gr: PK-6 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1717.
Elm Street School-mechanic Falls
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
129 Elm Street
Mechanic Falls, ME 04256
(207) 345-3381
Mechanic Falls, ME 04256
(207) 345-3381
Gr: PK-6 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1818.
Thomas J Mcmahon Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
151 North Temple Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4140
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4140
Gr: PK-6 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1919.
Montello School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
407 East Avenue
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4150
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4150
Gr: PK-6 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2020.
Robert V. Connors Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Bartlett Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4130
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4130
Gr: PK-6 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
107 Gibbs Mill Road
Livermore, ME 04253
(207) 897-3355
Livermore, ME 04253
(207) 897-3355
Gr: PK-2 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Androscoggin County, ME?
The top-ranked public preschools in Androscoggin County, ME include Durham Community School, East Auburn Community School and Fairview School.
How many public preschools are located in Androscoggin County?
21 public preschools are located in Androscoggin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Androscoggin County?
Androscoggin County public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public preschools average of 15% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Androscoggin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Androscoggin County include: Park Avenue Elementary School vs. Fairview School, Sherwood Heights Elementary School vs. Farwell Elementary School, Montello School vs. Farwell Elementary School
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