Preschools in the Portland, ME AreaAbout this List

Waynflete

• Private School
• Portland, ME
• PK, K-12
• 66 reviews

Parent: Waynflete does middle school right. They know how to keep kids/teens busy and balanced with an incredible mix of academics, arts, athletics, and other activities. Teachers and faculty all care about the kids who go there, and want to give them a gifted education instead of being lost in the shuffle. Communication is outstanding compared to our other school experience. The best thing about Waynflete—especially for middle schoolers—is the focus on getting kids/teens to have the confidence and ability to manage their own choices and responsibilities. Executive planning is a learned skill, and Waynflete succeeds in teaching kids that for school and it extends to other parts of teen’s lives. It’s been an incredible experience!
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• A+

• 560 Students
• 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

North Yarmouth Academy

• Private School
• Yarmouth, ME
• PK, K-12
• 38 reviews

Junior: I have been a student here since 7th grade, and I could not be happier! The teachers are amazing, the students are incredibly friendly, and I have made incredible friends during my time. The cafeteria has great food, and the dining staff is always willing to help you with all of your needs (allergies, diets, etc.).
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• A

• 295 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Maine Coast Waldorf School

• Private School
• Freeport, ME
• PK, K-12
• 36 reviews

Alum: Maine Coast Waldorf school is a remarkable institution. I attended for almost my entire K-12 experience excluding a short hiatus for ninth grade at Waynflete. What truly sets Maine Coast apart from its private school counterparts in the region is the quality of its community. Parents, teachers and administrators truly care about the students. And in turn, students care about each other and the school. This community is the foundation upon which Maine Coast pursues its three-pronged pedagogical goals of educating the mind, body, and the spirit. No doubt an unusual approach, but if personal experience is allowed to attest, an effective one. In a world fast becoming more specialized and isolating, Maine Coast is a breath of fresh air to the point of being exhilarating.
Read 36 Reviews

• A-

• 288 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Harrison Lyseth Elementary School

• Portland Public Schools, ME
• PK, K-5

• A-

• 471 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Pine Tree Academy

• Private School
• Freeport, ME
• PK, K-12
• 30 reviews

Senior: I have had a great experience at Pine Tree. The teachers really care and will put in the work to give you a great education. The school is understaffed and underfunded for the amount of extracurriculars and other things that many students want, but teachers do put in so much of their own time and energy to facilitate those things. I really enjoyed attending such a small school that allowed the student body to be close-knit. For the most part, the students are supportive of each other and there is very little bullying or unkindness. I think the biggest thing this school needs is a guidance counselor!
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• B+

• 121 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

West Bath School

• Public School
• West Bath, ME
• PK, K-5

• B+

• 140 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Durham Community School

• Regional School Unit No. 05 (MSAD 05), ME
• PK, K-8
• 2 reviews

Parent: Small, friendly, Norman Rockwell school where everyone knows each other. We have a new brick building with geothermal heat and solar and a garden out back.
Some good teachers and some poor ones, but an overall good atmosphere without bullying.
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• B+

• 439 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Pownal Elementary School

• Regional School Unit No. 05 (MSAD 05), ME
• PK, K-5
• 1 review

Parent: In my opinion it's the best school in Maine bar none! My son is autistic and has access to the best treatment I have seen at any school, small class size, top grade teachers, and a roll ur sleeves up and get it done attitude co tribute to this schools being the best!
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• B+

• 120 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Congin School

• Westbrook Public Schools, ME
• PK, K-4

• B

• 395 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Burchard A. Dunn School

• Regional School Unit No. 15 (MSAD 15), ME
• PK, 3-4
• 4 reviews

Niche User: Overall, I couldn't be happier with the Dunn school. The educators I have got to know are passionate about their work and the school has developed a personalized learning approach that seems to be working well. It is proficiency based, yet the focus is still on the students, not just test scores. Last year I had concerns about the validity and the time requirements of the Smarter Balanced testing, I was able to opt my child out easily with one email and she was able to participate in alternate activities. I felt my wishes and concerns as a parent were respected. There is a positive school culture that is very student centered. They have a lot of after school programing that supports well-rounded students; art, music, drama, Destination Imagination, Mad Science, lego robotics, physical activity before and after school. Many of the activities are free and very innovative. Free before school physical activity programs to support student learning throughout the day for example, and a free weekly after school kayaking program in the fall. They are very resourceful, the school is located in Pineland, which is beautiful and the student are able to use their gardens, farms and pool in their academic programing. My children's experience there has been overwhelmingly positive.
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• B

• 372 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Fred P. Hall School

• Portland Public Schools, ME
• PK, K-5

• B

• 425 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

East End Community School

• Portland Public Schools, ME
• PK, K-5

• B

• 400 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Woolwich Central School

• Regional School Unit No. 01 (MSAD 01), ME
• PK, K-8
• 5 reviews

Parent: Woolwich is a very close-knit family friendly school. Parents support the school staff and school staff support the students & parents. The PTA collect box tops and have fundraisers so that not ONE PENNY comes out of the school budget for field trips.
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• B

• 374 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Phippsburg Elementary School

• Regional School Unit No. 01 (MSAD 01), ME
• PK, K-5

• B-

• 98 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Edna Libby Elementary School

• Regional School Unit No. 06 (MSAD 06), ME
• PK, K-3

• B-

• 284 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Presumpscot School

• Portland Public Schools, ME
• PK, K-5

• B-

• 252 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Jameson Elementary School

• Regional School Unit No. 23 (MSAD 23), ME
• PK, K-2

• B-

• 188 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Riverton School

• Portland Public Schools, ME
• PK, K-5

• C+

• 458 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Howard C. Reiche Community School

• Portland Public Schools, ME
• PK, K-5

• C+

• 434 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

James Otis Kaler Elementary School

• South Portland Public Schools, ME
• PK, K-5
• 1 review

Niche User: When I was an employee at Kaler, I enjoyed very much working with children from all grades, especially pre-k. I even grew close with a few and continue to maintain contact as much as I can. The only change I would like to see is a more inclusive classroom environment for students with special needs, where these children are integrated in the classroom with their peers.
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• C+

• 232 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

H.B. Emery Jr. Memorial School

• Regional School Unit No. 06 (MSAD 06), ME
• PK, K-5

• C+

• 174 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Fiddlehead School of Arts & Science

• Public School
• Gray, ME
• PK, K-5

• C+

• 123 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Waldo T. Skillin Elementary School

• South Portland Public Schools, ME
• PK, K-5

• C

• 385 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

L'Ecole Française du Maine

• Private School
• South Freeport, ME
• PK, K-5
• 44 reviews

Niche User: L’ecole française du Maine has always impressed me with their friendliness and know-how. I began my relationship with the school when I was a volunteer face painter at their incredibly fun summertime carnival. I then went on to be an extra hand or substitute as needed during my breaks from college. All the children seem so happy and the teachers were nothing but kindness. The sense of community was strong and although I was new, I was warmly welcomed. I was impressed by all the children who were able to masterfully switch from speaking to their parents in English to their teachers in French, especially those who began to learn the language! I love this schools unique ability to create bilingualism and knowledge of other cultures at such a young age, while still keeping up with their maths and creative abilities that they would be doing in an English speaking classroom. If I could give L’ecole française Du Maine 6 stars I would! Wonderful place to work and learn.
Read 44 Reviews

• A+

• 72 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Greater Portland Christian School

• Private School
• South Portland, ME
• PK, K-12
• 4 reviews

Alum: I attended GPCS from K-12th grade and now am 4 years out of high school and still incredibly thankful for the education I received through attending this school. You won't find another school in the Portland, Maine area with such a family culture and teachers who are always willing to give you the shirt off their back. I plan to send my own kids to school here in the future. I could write a 10 page paper on all the blessings I have received in my life as a result of my parents sacrifice to send me to GPCS. The value of the education I received far surpasses the cost of sending your children to school here.
Read 4 Reviews

• A-

• 161 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio