Best Public Preschools in Auburn, ME (2025-26)

Best Auburn Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 Park Avenue 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 score of 50% (versus the Maine public pre school average of 52%), and 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

East Auburn Community School

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: ≥95%)
:

Top 20%

Add to Compare

15 Andrew Drive
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-4142

Gr: PK-6 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Rank: #22.

Fairview School

(Math: 67% | Reading: 90%)
:

Top 20%

Add to Compare

397 Minot Avenue
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 784-3559

Gr: PK-6 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.

Park Avenue Elementary School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

161 Park Avenue
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 333-6657

Gr: PK-6 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.

Sherwood Heights Elementary School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

32 Sherwood Drive
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 783-8526

Gr: PK-6 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.

Washburn School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

35 Lake Auburn Avenue
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 784-5467

Gr: PK-6 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Rank: #66.

Walton School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

92 Mary Carroll Street
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 784-1528

Gr: PK-6 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Auburn, Maine

Auburn, Maine Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Franklin Alternative School (Closed 2023)

23 High Street
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-3242

Gr: 9-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Lake Street Elementary School (Closed 2007)

80 Lake Street
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 784-2991

Gr: K-3 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Merrill Hill Alternative School (Closed 2023)

16 Western Avenue
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 783-8121

Gr: 7-10 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Retcsos (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

Po Box 800
Auburn, ME 04212
(207) 786-4498

Gr: 4-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1

Webster Intermediate School (Closed 2007)

99 Hampshire Street
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 784-2924

Gr: 4-6 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

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 Park Avenue 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