For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 485 students in Gardiner, ME.
The top ranked public preschool in Gardiner, ME is Helen Thompson School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gardiner, ME public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Maine public pre school average of 79%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 82% statewide average). Pre schools in Gardiner have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maine public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public preschool average of 14% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Gardiner, ME (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Helen Thompson School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
309 Spears Corner Road
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 724-3930
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 724-3930
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
Rank: n/an/a
279 Brunswick Avenue
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-3612
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-3612
Grades: PK-2
| 228 students
Gardiner, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
14 Pray Street
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-2522
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-2522
Grades: PK
| 32 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Gardiner, ME?
The top ranked public preschools in Gardiner, ME include Helen Thompson School.
How many public preschools are located in Gardiner?
2 public preschools are located in Gardiner.
What is the racial composition of students in Gardiner?
Gardiner public preschools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public preschools average of 14% (majority Black).
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