For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,563 students in Knox County, ME.
The top ranked public preschools in Knox County, ME are Camden-rockport Elementary School, Hope Elementary 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 79% (versus the Maine public pre school average of 77%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 82% statewide average). Pre schools in Knox County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public preschool average of 13% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Knox County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Camden-rockport Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11 Children's Way
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 236-7809
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 236-7809
Grades: PK-4
| 356 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Hope Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
34 Highfield Road
Hope, ME 04847
(207) 785-4081
Hope, ME 04847
(207) 785-4081
Grades: PK-8
| 152 students
Rank: #33.
Ash Point Community School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
54 Ash Point Drive
Owls Head, ME 04854
(207) 596-6620
Owls Head, ME 04854
(207) 596-6620
Grades: PK-5
| 158 students
Rank: #44.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1070 Heald Highway
Union, ME 04862
(207) 785-4330
Union, ME 04862
(207) 785-4330
Grades: PK-6
| 127 students
Rank: #55.
South School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30 Broadway
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2020
Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-2020
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #66.
Vinalhaven School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22 Arcola Lane
Vinalhaven, ME 04863
(207) 863-4800
Vinalhaven, ME 04863
(207) 863-4800
Grades: PK-12
| 166 students
Rank: #77.
Warren Community School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
117 Eastern Road
Warren, ME 04864
(207) 273-2001
Warren, ME 04864
(207) 273-2001
Grades: PK-6
| 326 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, Hope Elementary School and Ash Point Community School.
How many public preschools are located in Knox County, ME?
7 public preschools are located in Knox County, ME.
What is the racial composition of students in Knox County, ME?
Knox County, ME public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public preschools average of 13% (majority Black).
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