For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 581 students in 04730, ME.
The top-ranked public preschools in 04730, ME are Mill Pond School and Houlton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 04730 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Maine public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 92% (versus the 82% statewide average). Pre schools in 04730, ME have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Maine public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Maine public preschool average of 14% (majority Black).
Best 04730, ME Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mill Pond School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
175 Hodgdon Mills Road
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-9228
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-9228
Gr: PK-6 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Houlton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
60 South Street
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-2285
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-2285
Gr: PK-2 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
04730, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
175 Hodgdon Mills Road
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-2413
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-2413
Gr: 9-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 04730, ME?
The top-ranked public preschools in 04730, ME include Mill Pond School and Houlton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 04730?
2 public preschools are located in 04730.
What is the racial composition of students in 04730?
04730 public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Maine public preschools average of 14% (majority Black).
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