For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,027 students in Lewiston, ME.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lewiston, ME are Acadia Academy School, Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School and Farwell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lewiston, ME public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Maine public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 82% statewide average). Pre schools in Lewiston have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public preschool average of 14% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Lewiston, ME (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
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 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
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 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
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 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
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 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
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 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Lewiston, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
145 Birch Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4120
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4120
Gr: PK-6 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
880 Lisbon Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4130
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4130
Gr: K-6 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
409 College Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4160
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4160
Gr: K-6 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lewiston, ME?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lewiston, ME include Acadia Academy School, Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School and Farwell Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lewiston?
6 public preschools are located in Lewiston.
What is the racial composition of students in Lewiston?
Lewiston public preschools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public preschools average of 14% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Lewiston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lewiston include: Montello School vs. Farwell Elementary School, Farwell Elementary School vs. Montello School, Thomas J Mcmahon Elementary School vs. Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School
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