For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 391 students in South Portland, ME.
The top-ranked public preschools in South Portland, ME are Dyer Elementary School and James Otis Kaler Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Portland, ME public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Maine public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 82% statewide average). Pre schools in South Portland have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public preschool average of 14% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in South Portland, ME (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dyer Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
52 Alfred Street
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-4845
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-4845
Gr: PK-4 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
James Otis Kaler Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
165 South Kelsey Street
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-3214
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-3214
Gr: PK-4 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
South Portland, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
240 Ocean St.
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-7386
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-7386
Gr: 5-8 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
496 Ocean Street
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-0778
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-0778
Gr: K-5 | 94 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Macarthur Circle
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 773-3265
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 773-3265
Gr: K-5 | 128 students Minority enrollment: 16%
120 Wescott Road
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 773-5629
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 773-5629
Gr: 6-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in South Portland, ME?
The top-ranked public preschools in South Portland, ME include Dyer Elementary School and James Otis Kaler Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in South Portland?
2 public preschools are located in South Portland.
What is the racial composition of students in South Portland?
South Portland public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public preschools average of 14% (majority Black).
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