For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 581 students in 04730, ME.
The top ranked public preschools in 04730, ME are Mill Pond School and Houlton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 04730 have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Maine public pre school average of 79%), and reading proficiency score of 92% (versus the 82% statewide average). Pre schools in 04730, ME have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Maine public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Maine public preschool average of 14% (majority Black).
Best 04730, ME Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mill Pond School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
175 Hodgdon Mills Road
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-9228
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-9228
Grades: PK-6
| 293 students
Rank: #22.
Houlton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
60 South Street
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-2285
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-2285
Grades: PK-2
| 288 students
04730, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
175 Hodgdon Mills Road
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-2413
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-2413
Grades: 9-12
| 141 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 04730, ME?
The top ranked public preschools in 04730, ME include Mill Pond School and Houlton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 04730?
2 public preschools are located in 04730.
What is the racial composition of students in 04730?
04730 public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Maine public preschools average of 14% (majority Black).
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