Top Maine Public Preschools Eligible For Free Lunch

Approximately 38% of public preschool students in Maine are eligible for free lunch (2024-25).
The public preschools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public preschool with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Maine is Lubec Consolidated School with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 58% 100% Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 70%

Public Preschools Eligible For Free Lunch in Maine (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Lubec Consolidated School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
44 South Street
Lubec, ME 04652
(207) 733-5561
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Monhegan Island School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
1 Monhegan Avenue
Monhegan, ME 04852
(207) 594-5895
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Van Buren Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
169 Main Street Suite 101
Van Buren, ME 04785
(207) 868-5274
Rank: #44.
Dawn F Barnes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 84%
Grades: PK-8
1025 Van Buren Road
Limestone, ME 04750
(207) 325-4611
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Downeast School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 83%
Grades: PK-3
100 Moosehead Blvd
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6240
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Somerset Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 83%
Grades: PK-4
45 Blake Street
Hartland, ME 04943
(207) 938-4770
Rank: #77.
Montello School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 82%
Grades: PK-6
407 East Avenue
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4150
Rank: #88.
Unity Elementary School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 80%
Grades: PK
84 School Street
Unity, ME 04988
(207) 948-6136
Rank: #99.
Robert V. Connors Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 76%
Grades: PK-6
400 Bartlett Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4130
Rank: #1010.
Meroby Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 72%
Grades: PK-4
21 Cross Street
Mexico, ME 04257
(207) 364-3714
Rank: #1111.
Harmony Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 71%
Grades: PK-8
18 Main St
Harmony, ME 04942
(207) 683-2211
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
G Herbert Jewett School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 70%
Grades: PK-K
66 Bridge St
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-6644
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Washburn School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 70%
Grades: PK-6
35 Lake Auburn Avenue
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 784-5467
Rank: #1414.
Rumford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 69%
Grades: PK-4
121 Lincoln Avenue
Rumford, ME 04276
(207) 364-8155
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
North Elementary School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 68%
Grades: PK-K
33 Jewett Street
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-2907
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Walton School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 68%
Grades: PK-6
92 Mary Carroll Street
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 784-1528
Rank: #1717.
East Grand School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 67%
Grades: PK-12
31 Houlton Road
Danforth, ME 04424
(207) 448-2260
Rank: #1818.
Canaan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 66%
Grades: PK-6
178 Main Street
Canaan, ME 04924
(207) 474-3901
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
George J Mitchell School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 65%
Grades: PK-3
58 Drummond Ave
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-0695
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Helen S Dunn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 65%
Grades: PK-8
129 Military Rd
Greenbush, ME 04418
(207) 826-2000
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Park Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 65%
Grades: PK-6
161 Park Avenue
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 333-6657
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Madison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 64%
Grades: PK-4
43 Learners Lane
Madison, ME 04950
(207) 696-4607
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Monroe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 64%
Grades: PK-5
36 West Main Street
Monroe, ME 04951
(207) 525-3504
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
East End Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 63%
Grades: PK-5
195 North St
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 874-8228
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Saccarappa School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 63%
Grades: PK-4
110 Huntress Avenue
Westbrook, ME 04092
(207) 854-0847
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Thomas J Mcmahon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 63%
Grades: PK-6
151 North Temple Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4140
Rank: #2727.
Milo Elementary School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 62%
Grades: PK-2
18 Belmont Street
Milo, ME 04463
(207) 943-2122
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Ridge View Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 61%
Grades: PK-8
175 Fern Road, Suite 1
Dexter, ME 04930
(207) 924-6000
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Walker Memorial School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 61%
Grades: PK-5
33 West Main Street
Liberty, ME 04949
(207) 589-4208
Rank: #3030.
Morse Memorial School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 60%
Grades: PK-5
27 School Street
Brooks, ME 04921
(207) 722-3636
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
East Belfast School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 59%
Grades: PK-2
14 Swan Lake Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4420
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Howard C Reiche Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 59%
Grades: PK-5
166 Brackett St
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 874-8175
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Mill Pond School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 59%
Grades: PK-6
175 Hodgdon Mills Road
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-9228
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Farwell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 58%
Grades: PK-6
84-110 Farwell St
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4110
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Garret Schenck School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 58%
Grades: PK-5
19 Ken Taylor St
Anson, ME 04911
(207) 696-3100
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Maine average of public preschools students eligible for free lunch?
The Maine average of public preschools students eligible for free lunch is 38%% for 2024-25.
What are the public preschools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Maine?
The best top ranked public preschools in Maine include Lubec Consolidated School, Monhegan Island School and Van Buren Elementary School.

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