For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 496 students in Gardiner, ME.
The top ranked public preschool in Gardiner, ME is Helen Thompson School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gardiner, ME public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Maine public pre school average of 78%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 82% statewide average). Pre schools in Gardiner have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maine public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public preschool average of 13% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Gardiner, ME (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Helen Thompson School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
309 Spears Corner Road
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 724-3930
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 724-3930
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
Rank: n/an/a
Laura E Richards School
Magnet School
279 Brunswick Avenue
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-3612
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-3612
Grades: PK-2
| 243 students
Gardiner, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
14 Pray Street
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-2522
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-2522
Grades: PK
| 32 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Gardiner, ME?
The top ranked public preschools in Gardiner, ME include Helen Thompson School.
How many public preschools are located in Gardiner?
2 public preschools are located in Gardiner.
What is the racial composition of students in Gardiner?
Gardiner public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public preschools average of 13% (majority Black).
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