For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public preschools serving 1,733 students in Hancock County, ME.
The top ranked public preschools in Hancock County, ME are Mt Desert Elementary School, Pemetic Elementary School and Penobscot Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hancock County, ME public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Maine public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 82% statewide average). Pre schools in Hancock County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maine public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public preschool average of 14% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Hancock County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mt Desert Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8 Joy Road
Northeast Harbor, ME 04662
(207) 276-3348
Northeast Harbor, ME 04662
(207) 276-3348
Gr: PK-8 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Pemetic Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
327 Main Street
Southwest Harbor, ME 04679
(207) 244-5502
Southwest Harbor, ME 04679
(207) 244-5502
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Penobscot Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
66 North Penobscot Road
Penobscot, ME 04476
(207) 326-9421
Penobscot, ME 04476
(207) 326-9421
Gr: PK-8 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Sedgwick Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
272 Snows Cove Rd
Sedgwick, ME 04676
(207) 359-5002
Sedgwick, ME 04676
(207) 359-5002
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Blue Hill Consolidated School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
60 High Street
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2202
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2202
Gr: PK-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Trenton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
51 School Road
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-8447
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-8447
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Cave Hill School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1205 Eastbrook Road
Franklin, ME 04634
(207) 565-3638
Franklin, ME 04634
(207) 565-3638
Gr: PK-5 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Adams School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
27 School Street
Castine, ME 04421
(207) 326-8608
Castine, ME 04421
(207) 326-8608
Gr: PK-8 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #99.
Tremont Consolidated School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
119 Tremont Road
Bass Harbor, ME 04653
(207) 244-7777
Bass Harbor, ME 04653
(207) 244-7777
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1010.
Surry Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
754 N. Bend Road
Surry, ME 04684
(207) 667-9358
Surry, ME 04684
(207) 667-9358
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1111.
Brooklin School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
41 School Street
Brooklin, ME 04616
(207) 359-2133
Brooklin, ME 04616
(207) 359-2133
Gr: PK-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1212.
Brooksville Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1527 Coastal Road
Brooksville, ME 04617
(207) 326-8500
Brooksville, ME 04617
(207) 326-8500
Gr: PK-8 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1313.
Beech Hill School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
105 Otis Road
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 537-2203
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 537-2203
Gr: PK-8 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1414.
Mountain View School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
542 Bert Gray Road
Sullivan, ME 04664
(207) 422-3200
Sullivan, ME 04664
(207) 422-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1515.
Peninsula School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
71 Main Street
Prospect Harbor, ME 04669
(207) 963-2003
Prospect Harbor, ME 04669
(207) 963-2003
Gr: PK-5 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1616.
Airline Community School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
26 Great Pond Road
Aurora, ME 04408
(207) 359-5002
Aurora, ME 04408
(207) 359-5002
Gr: PK-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
66 Bridge St
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-6644
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-6644
Gr: PK-K | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Hancock County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1 School Street
Islesford, ME 04646
(207) 244-3961
Islesford, ME 04646
(207) 244-3961
Gr: K-7 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
125 State Street
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-6261
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-6261
Gr: 3-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
21 Schoolhouse Rd
Orland, ME 04472
(207) 469-2272
Orland, ME 04472
(207) 469-2272
Gr: PK-4 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
22 School St
Winter Harbor, ME 04693
(207) 963-5584
Winter Harbor, ME 04693
(207) 963-5584
Gr: K-8 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
63 Elm St Po Box 910
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-6647
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-6647
Gr: 7-8 | 178 students Minority enrollment: 2%
22 School St Po Box 99
Winter Harbor, ME 04693
(207) 963-2292
Winter Harbor, ME 04693
(207) 963-2292
Gr: K-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Hancock County, ME?
The top ranked public preschools in Hancock County, ME include Mt Desert Elementary School, Pemetic Elementary School and Penobscot Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hancock County?
17 public preschools are located in Hancock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock County?
Hancock County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public preschools average of 14% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Hancock County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Hancock County include: Adams School vs. Blue Hill Consolidated School, Adams School vs. Surry Elementary School, Blue Hill Consolidated School vs. Surry Elementary School
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