For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 1,943 students in Knox County, ME.
The top ranked public preschools in Knox County, ME are Camden-rockport Elementary School, Appleton Village School and Ash Point Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knox County, ME public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Maine public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 82% statewide average). Pre schools in Knox County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% 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 Knox County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Camden-rockport Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11 Children's Way
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 236-7809
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 236-7809
Grades: PK-4
| 348 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Appleton Village School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
737 Union Road
Union, ME 04862
(207) 785-4504
Union, ME 04862
(207) 785-4504
Grades: PK-8
| 135 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Ash Point Community School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
54 Ash Point Drive
Owls Head, ME 04854
(207) 596-6620
Owls Head, ME 04854
(207) 596-6620
Grades: PK-5
| 166 students
Rank: #44.
Prescott Memorial School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Waldoboro Road
Washington, ME 04574
(207) 845-2424
Washington, ME 04574
(207) 845-2424
Grades: PK-6
| 108 students
Rank: #55.
Hope Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
34 Highfield Road
Hope, ME 04847
(207) 785-4081
Hope, ME 04847
(207) 785-4081
Grades: PK-8
| 137 students
Rank: #66.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1070 Heald Highway
Union, ME 04862
(207) 785-4330
Union, ME 04862
(207) 785-4330
Grades: PK-6
| 115 students
Rank: #77.
St. George School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
65 Main St
Tenants Harbor, ME 04860
(207) 372-6312
Tenants Harbor, ME 04860
(207) 372-6312
Grades: PK-8
| 197 students
Rank: #88.
South School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30 Broadway
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2020
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2020
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: #99.
Warren Community School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
117 Eastern Road
Warren, ME 04864
(207) 273-2001
Warren, ME 04864
(207) 273-2001
Grades: PK-6
| 304 students
Rank: #1010.
Vinalhaven School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22 Arcola Lane
Vinalhaven, ME 04863
(207) 863-4800
Vinalhaven, ME 04863
(207) 863-4800
Grades: PK-12
| 150 students
Rank: n/an/a
1 Schoolhouse Lane
Isle Au Haut, ME 04645
(207) 335-2521
Isle Au Haut, ME 04645
(207) 335-2521
Grades: PK-8
| 4 students
Knox County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
54 Spruce Head Rd
South Thomaston, ME 04858
(207) 594-7666
South Thomaston, ME 04858
(207) 594-7666
Grades: K-2
| 68 students
13 Valley Street
Thomaston, ME 04861
(207) 354-6464
Thomaston, ME 04861
(207) 354-6464
Grades: K-4
| 167 students
338 Broadway
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2005
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2005
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
400 Broadway
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2010
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2010
Grades: 10-12
| 425 students
47 Valley Street
Thomaston, ME 04861
(207) 354-2502
Thomaston, ME 04861
(207) 354-2502
Grades: 8-9
| 215 students
54 Ash Point Drive
Owls Head, ME 04854
(207) 594-5650
Owls Head, ME 04854
(207) 594-5650
Grades: 3-5
| 84 students
30 Broadway
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2020
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2020
Grades: 5-7
| 224 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Knox County, ME?
The top ranked public preschools in Knox County, ME include Camden-rockport Elementary School, Appleton Village School and Ash Point Community School.
How many public preschools are located in Knox County?
11 public preschools are located in Knox County.
What is the racial composition of students in Knox County?
Knox 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 Knox County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Knox County include: Prescott Memorial School vs. Union Elementary School, Hope Elementary School vs. Union Elementary School, Union Elementary School vs. Prescott Memorial School
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