For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,412 students in 04103, ME.
The top-ranked public preschools in 04103, ME are Longfellow School-portland, Harrison Lyseth Elementary School and Presumpscot School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 04103 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Maine public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 83% statewide average). Pre schools in 04103, ME have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Maine public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public preschool average of 15% (majority Black).
Best 04103, ME Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Longfellow School-portland
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
432 Stevens Av
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8195
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8195
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Harrison Lyseth Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
175 Auburn St
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8215
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8215
Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Presumpscot School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
69 Presumpscot St
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8220
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8220
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Gerald E Talbot Community School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Forest Av
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8210
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8210
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 04103, ME?
The top-ranked public preschools in 04103, ME include Longfellow School-portland, Harrison Lyseth Elementary School and Presumpscot School.
How many public preschools are located in 04103?
4 public preschools are located in 04103.
What is the racial composition of students in 04103?
04103 public preschools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public preschools average of 15% (majority Black).
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