For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 215 students in Ellsworth, ME.
The top ranked public preschools in Ellsworth, ME are Trenton Elementary School and Beech Hill School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ellsworth, ME public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 86% (versus the Maine public pre school average of 79%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 82% statewide average). Pre schools in Ellsworth have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maine public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public preschool average of 14% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Ellsworth, ME (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Trenton Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
51 School Road
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-8447
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-8447
Grades: PK-8
| 138 students
Rank: #22.
Beech Hill School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
105 Otis Road
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 537-2203
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 537-2203
Grades: PK-8
| 77 students
Ellsworth, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
160 State St
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-8074
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-8074
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
125 State Street
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-6261
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-6261
Grades: 3-5
| 224 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Ellsworth, ME?
The top ranked public preschools in Ellsworth, ME include Trenton Elementary School and Beech Hill School.
How many public preschools are located in Ellsworth?
2 public preschools are located in Ellsworth.
What is the racial composition of students in Ellsworth?
Ellsworth public preschools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public preschools average of 14% (majority Black).
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