For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 649 students in 04543, ME.
The top-ranked public preschools in 04543, ME are Bristol Consolidated School, South Bristol Elementary School and Great Salt Bay Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 04543 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Maine public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 90% (versus the 83% statewide average). Pre schools in 04543, ME have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maine public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public preschool average of 15% (majority Black).
Best 04543, ME Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bristol Consolidated School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2153 Bristol Rd
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(207) 677-2678
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(207) 677-2678
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
South Bristol Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2024 State Route 129
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(207) 644-8177
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(207) 644-8177
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Great Salt Bay Community School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
559 Main St
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(207) 563-3091
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(207) 563-3091
Gr: PK-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 04543, ME?
The top-ranked public preschools in 04543, ME include Bristol Consolidated School, South Bristol Elementary School and Great Salt Bay Community School.
How many public preschools are located in 04543?
3 public preschools are located in 04543.
What is the racial composition of students in 04543?
04543 public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public preschools average of 15% (majority Black).
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