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Best Waldo County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 1,295 students in Waldo County, ME.
The top-ranked public preschools in Waldo County, ME are Lincolnville Central School, Monroe Elementary School and Leroy H Smith School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waldo County, 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 Waldo County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public preschool average of 14% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Waldo County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincolnville Central School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
523 Hope Road
Lincolnville, ME 04849
(207) 763-3366
Gr: PK-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
36 West Main Street
Monroe, ME 04951
(207) 525-3504
Gr: PK-5 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Leroy H Smith School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
319 South Main Street
Winterport, ME 04496
(207) 223-4282
Gr: PK-4 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Captain Albert W. Stevens School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
31 Elementary Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-3510
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Searsport Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
30 Mortland Road
Searsport, ME 04974
(207) 548-2317
Gr: PK-5 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #66.
Walker Memorial School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
33 West Main Street
Liberty, ME 04949
(207) 589-4208
Gr: PK-5 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Morse Memorial School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
27 School Street
Brooks, ME 04921
(207) 722-3636
Gr: PK-5 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
East Belfast School
14 Swan Lake Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4420
Gr: PK-2 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Gladys Weymouth Elementary School
2 South Main Street
Morrill, ME 04952
(207) 342-5300
Gr: PK-1 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Waldo County, ME

Waldo County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Burnham Village School (Closed 2011)
61 Troy Rd
Burnham, ME 04922
(207) 487-5622
Gr: K-1
East Belfast School (Closed 2021)
14 Swan Lake Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4420
Gr: PK-5
Frankfort Elementary School (Closed 2014)
112 North Searsport Rd
Frankfort, ME 04438
(207) 223-5723
Gr: K-5 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
George H Robertson School (Closed 2005)
9 School Street
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4020
Gr: 3-5 | 116 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Governor Anderson School (Closed 2005)
256 High Street
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4010
Gr: K-3 | 122 students Minority enrollment: 1%
Kermit S Nickerson School (Closed 2021)
18 Townhouse Road
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-1858
Gr: PK-5
Maine Ocean School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
24 Mortland
Searsport, ME 04974
(207) 266-8590
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Stockton Springs Elementary School (Closed 2018)
113 Church Street
Stockton Springs, ME 04981
(207) 567-3264
Gr: PK | 21 students
Unity Elementary School (Closed 2024)
84 School Street
Unity, ME 04988
(207) 948-6136
Gr: PK | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Waldo County, ME?
The top-ranked public preschools in Waldo County, ME include Lincolnville Central School, Monroe Elementary School and Leroy H Smith School.
How many public preschools are located in Waldo County?
9 public preschools are located in Waldo County.
What is the racial composition of students in Waldo County?
Waldo County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public preschools average of 14% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Waldo County are often viewed compared to one another?

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