For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,657 students in Auburn, ME.
The top ranked public preschools in Auburn, ME are East Auburn Community School, Fairview School and Sherwood Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Auburn, ME public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Maine public pre school average of 79%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 82% statewide average). Pre schools in Auburn have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public preschool average of 14% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Auburn, ME (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Auburn Community School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15 Andrew Drive
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-4142
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-4142
Grades: PK-6
| 155 students
Rank: #22.
Fairview School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
397 Minot Avenue
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 784-3559
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 784-3559
Grades: PK-6
| 495 students
Rank: #33.
Sherwood Heights Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
32 Sherwood Drive
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 783-8526
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 783-8526
Grades: PK-6
| 292 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Park Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
161 Park Avenue
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 333-6657
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 333-6657
Grades: PK-6
| 340 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Washburn School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
35 Lake Auburn Avenue
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 784-5467
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 784-5467
Grades: PK-6
| 223 students
Rank: #66.
Walton School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
92 Mary Carroll Street
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 784-1528
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 784-1528
Grades: PK-6
| 152 students
Auburn, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
23 High Street
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-3242
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-3242
Grades: 9-12
| 53 students
80 Lake Street
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 784-2991
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 784-2991
Grades: K-3
| 137 students
16 Western Avenue
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 783-8121
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 783-8121
Grades: 7-10
| 22 students
Retcsos (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 800
Auburn, ME 04212
(207) 786-4498
Auburn, ME 04212
(207) 786-4498
Grades: 4-12
| 29 students
99 Hampshire Street
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 784-2924
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 784-2924
Grades: 4-6
| 241 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Auburn, ME?
The top ranked public preschools in Auburn, ME include East Auburn Community School, Fairview School and Sherwood Heights Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Auburn?
6 public preschools are located in Auburn.
What is the racial composition of students in Auburn?
Auburn public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public preschools average of 14% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Auburn are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Auburn include: Park Avenue Elementary School vs. Fairview School, Fairview School vs. Park Avenue Elementary School
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