For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 334 students in Belfast, ME.
The top ranked public preschool in Belfast, ME is Captain Albert W. Stevens School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belfast, ME public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Maine public pre school average of 79%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 82% statewide average). Pre schools in Belfast have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public preschool average of 14% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Belfast, ME (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Captain Albert W. Stevens School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
31 Elementary Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-3510
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-3510
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Rank: n/an/a
14 Swan Lake Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4420
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4420
Grades: PK-2
| 87 students
Belfast, Maine 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
14 Swan Lake Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4420
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4420
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
9 School Street
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4020
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4020
Grades: 3-5
| 116 students
256 High Street
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4010
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4010
Grades: K-3
| 122 students
18 Townhouse Road
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-1858
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-1858
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Belfast, ME?
The top ranked public preschools in Belfast, ME include Captain Albert W. Stevens School.
How many public preschools are located in Belfast?
2 public preschools are located in Belfast.
What is the racial composition of students in Belfast?
Belfast public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public preschools average of 14% (majority Black).
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