For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 1,525 students in Somerset County, ME.
The top ranked public preschools in Somerset County, ME are Athens Community School, Canaan Elementary School and Harmony Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Somerset County, ME public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Maine public pre school average of 79%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 82% statewide average). Pre schools in Somerset County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 14% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Somerset County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Athens Community School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8 Fox Hill Road
Athens, ME 04912
(207) 654-2561
Athens, ME 04912
(207) 654-2561
Grades: PK-8
| 111 students
Rank: #22.
Canaan Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
178 Main Street
Canaan, ME 04924
(207) 474-3901
Canaan, ME 04924
(207) 474-3901
Grades: PK-5
| 163 students
Rank: #33.
Harmony Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18 Main St
Harmony, ME 04942
(207) 683-2211
Harmony, ME 04942
(207) 683-2211
Grades: PK-8
| 63 students
Rank: #44.
Mill Stream Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26 Mercer Road
Norridgewock, ME 04957
(207) 634-3121
Norridgewock, ME 04957
(207) 634-3121
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Rank: #55.
Solon Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
76 S Main St
Solon, ME 04979
(207) 643-2491
Solon, ME 04979
(207) 643-2491
Grades: PK-5
| 93 students
Rank: #66.
Garret Schenck School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19 Ken Taylor St
Anson, ME 04911
(207) 696-3100
Anson, ME 04911
(207) 696-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 93 students
Rank: #77.
Somerset Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
45 Blake Street
Hartland, ME 04943
(207) 938-4770
Hartland, ME 04943
(207) 938-4770
Grades: PK-4
| 223 students
Rank: #88.
Moscow Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
125 Canada Rd
Bingham, ME 04920
(207) 672-5572
Bingham, ME 04920
(207) 672-5572
Grades: PK-4
| 54 students
Rank: n/an/a
Creative Childrens Academy
Charter School
48 South Factory Street
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-8740
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-8740
Grades: PK-K
| 44 students
Rank: n/an/a
43 Learners Lane
Madison, ME 04950
(207) 696-4607
Madison, ME 04950
(207) 696-4607
Grades: PK-2
| 135 students
Rank: n/an/a
179 Lancey Street
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-2881
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-2881
Grades: PK-K
| 93 students
Rank: n/an/a
33 Jewett Street
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-2907
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-2907
Grades: PK-K
| 130 students
Somerset County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
352 School St
New Portland, ME 04961
(207) 628-3651
New Portland, ME 04961
(207) 628-3651
Grades: K-5
| 29 students
26 Mercer Rd
Norridgewock, ME 04957
(207) 634-3121
Norridgewock, ME 04957
(207) 634-3121
Grades: K-6
| 268 students
1192 West Ridge Rd
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-3944
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-3944
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
No Location Available
North Anson, ME 04958
(207) 566-7302
North Anson, ME 04958
(207) 566-7302
Grades: 2-5
| n/a students
63 High Street
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-4220
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-4220
Grades: PK-K
| 111 students
62 Elm Street
Hartland, ME 04943
(207) 938-4456
Hartland, ME 04943
(207) 938-4456
Grades: PK-4
| 170 students
486 Main Street
Madison, ME 04950
(207) 696-3395
Madison, ME 04950
(207) 696-3395
Grades: 9-12
| 184 students
43 Learners Lane
Madison, ME 04950
(207) 696-4607
Madison, ME 04950
(207) 696-4607
Grades: PK-4
| 239 students
205 Main Street
Madison, ME 04950
(207) 696-3381
Madison, ME 04950
(207) 696-3381
Grades: 5-8
| 152 students
2540 Rr 2
Norridgewock, ME 04957
(207) 587-2981
Norridgewock, ME 04957
(207) 587-2981
Grades: K-3
| 59 students
4 Madawaska Rd
Palmyra, ME 04965
(207) 938-4544
Palmyra, ME 04965
(207) 938-4544
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
263 Main Street
Bingham, ME 04920
(207) 672-5500
Bingham, ME 04920
(207) 672-5500
Grades: 4-6
| 44 students
Rte 15
Rockwood, ME 04478
(207) 534-7779
Rockwood, ME 04478
(207) 534-7779
Grades: K-5
| 7 students
129 Hartland Road
Saint Albans, ME 04971
(207) 938-4581
Saint Albans, ME 04971
(207) 938-4581
Grades: PK-2
| 126 students
926 Village Road
Smithfield, ME 04978
(207) 362-2671
Smithfield, ME 04978
(207) 362-2671
Grades: 4-6
| 43 students
45 Blake Street
Hartland, ME 04943
(207) 938-4770
Hartland, ME 04943
(207) 938-4770
Grades: 3-8
| 253 students
57 Anson Rd
Anson, ME 04911
(207) 696-5111
Anson, ME 04911
(207) 696-5111
Grades: PK-3
| n/a students
110 Meadow Street
Bingham, ME 04920
(207) 672-3300
Bingham, ME 04920
(207) 672-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Somerset County, ME?
The top ranked public preschools in Somerset County, ME include Athens Community School, Canaan Elementary School and Harmony Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Somerset County?
12 public preschools are located in Somerset County.
What is the racial composition of students in Somerset County?
Somerset County public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public preschools average of 14% (majority Black).
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