For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 1,260 students in Franklin County, ME.
The top ranked public preschools in Franklin County, ME are Rangeley Lakes Regional School, Cape Cod Hill Elementary School and W G Mallett School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, ME public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Maine public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 82% statewide average). Pre schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maine public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public preschool average of 14% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Franklin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rangeley Lakes Regional School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
43 Mendolia Road
Rangeley, ME 04970
(207) 864-3311
Rangeley, ME 04970
(207) 864-3311
Grades: PK-12
| 199 students
Rank: #22.
Cape Cod Hill Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
516 Cape Cod Hill Rd
New Sharon, ME 04955
(207) 778-3031
New Sharon, ME 04955
(207) 778-3031
Grades: PK-5
| 170 students
Rank: #33.
W G Mallett School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
116 Middle Street
Farmington, ME 04938
(207) 778-3529
Farmington, ME 04938
(207) 778-3529
Grades: PK-2
| 323 students
Rank: #44.
Stratton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
65 School Street
Stratton, ME 04982
(207) 246-2283
Stratton, ME 04982
(207) 246-2283
Grades: PK-8
| 102 students
Rank: #55.
Strong Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 N Main Street
Strong, ME 04983
(207) 684-3521
Strong, ME 04983
(207) 684-3521
Grades: PK-8
| 147 students
Rank: n/an/a
21 Cushing Dr
Wilton, ME 04294
(207) 645-2442
Wilton, ME 04294
(207) 645-2442
Grades: PK-1
| 101 students
Rank: n/an/a
102 Salem Road
Kingfield, ME 04947
(207) 265-4132
Kingfield, ME 04947
(207) 265-4132
Grades: PK-4
| 93 students
Rank: n/an/a
1401 Rangeley Road
Phillips, ME 04966
(207) 639-2909
Phillips, ME 04966
(207) 639-2909
Grades: PK-4
| 125 students
Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
12 Tiger Drive
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-5719
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-5719
Grades: K-5
| 348 students
102 Salem Road
Kingfield, ME 04947
(207) 265-4132
Kingfield, ME 04947
(207) 265-4132
Grades: PK-8
| 117 students
1401 Rangeley Road
Phillips, ME 04966
(207) 639-2909
Phillips, ME 04966
(207) 639-2909
Grades: PK-8
| 118 students
33 Community Dr
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4336
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4336
Grades: 9-12
| 268 students
32 School Street
Weld, ME 04285
(207) 585-2333
Weld, ME 04285
(207) 585-2333
Grades: K-6
| 16 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Franklin County, ME?
The top ranked public preschools in Franklin County, ME include Rangeley Lakes Regional School, Cape Cod Hill Elementary School and W G Mallett School.
How many public preschools are located in Franklin County?
8 public preschools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public preschools average of 14% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Franklin County include: W G Mallett School vs. Gerald D Cushing School
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