For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,097 students in Waterville, ME.
The top ranked public preschools in Waterville, ME are Winslow Elementary School and George J Mitchell School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waterville, ME public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Maine public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 82% statewide average). Pre schools in Waterville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maine public preschool average of 14% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Waterville, ME (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winslow Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
285 Benton Ave
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 872-1967
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 872-1967
Grades: PK-6
| 552 students
Rank: #22.
George J Mitchell School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
58 Drummond Ave
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-0695
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-0695
Grades: PK-3
| 545 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Waterville, ME?
The top ranked public preschools in Waterville, ME include Winslow Elementary School and George J Mitchell School.
How many public preschools are located in Waterville?
2 public preschools are located in Waterville.
What is the racial composition of students in Waterville?
Waterville public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Maine public preschools average of 14% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Waterville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Waterville include: Winslow Elementary School vs. George J Mitchell School, George J Mitchell School vs. Winslow Elementary School
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