For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 894 students in Augusta, ME.
The top ranked public preschools in Augusta, ME are James H Bean School, Chelsea Elementary School and Sylvio J Gilbert School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Augusta, ME public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Maine public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 82% statewide average). Pre schools in Augusta have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maine public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public preschool average of 14% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Augusta, ME (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James H Bean School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2896 Middle Road
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 547-3395
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 547-3395
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Chelsea Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
566 Togus Road
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 582-2214
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 582-2214
Gr: PK-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Sylvio J Gilbert School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16 Sunset Avenue
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2491
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2491
Gr: PK-6 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Augusta, Maine ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Malta Street
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2490
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2490
Gr: 7-8 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Augusta, ME?
The top ranked public preschools in Augusta, ME include James H Bean School, Chelsea Elementary School and Sylvio J Gilbert School.
How many public preschools are located in Augusta?
3 public preschools are located in Augusta.
What is the racial composition of students in Augusta?
Augusta public preschools minority enrollment is 8% 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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