Approximately 43% of public preschool students in Maine are eligible for free lunch (2026).
The public preschools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public preschool with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Maine is Monhegan School, with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 64%
100%
Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 72%
Public Preschools Eligible For Free Lunch in Maine (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
1 Monhegan Avenue
Monhegan, ME 04852
(207) 594-5895
Monhegan, ME 04852
(207) 594-5895
Rank: #22.
Park Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 87%
Grades: PK-6
161 Park Avenue
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 333-6657
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 333-6657
Rank: #33.
Downeast School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 84%
Grades: PK-3
100 Moosehead Blvd
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6240
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6240
Rank: #44.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 83%
Grades: PK-2
18 Belmont Street
Milo, ME 04463
(207) 943-2122
Milo, ME 04463
(207) 943-2122
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Ridge View Community School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 77%
Grades: PK-8
175 Fern Road, Suite 1
Dexter, ME 04930
(207) 924-6000
Dexter, ME 04930
(207) 924-6000
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 77%
Grades: PK
84 School Street
Unity, ME 04988
(207) 948-6136
Unity, ME 04988
(207) 948-6136
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 76%
Grades: PK-2
43 Learners Lane
Madison, ME 04950
(207) 696-4607
Madison, ME 04950
(207) 696-4607
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Rumford Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 76%
Grades: PK-4
121 Lincoln Avenue
Rumford, ME 04276
(207) 364-8155
Rumford, ME 04276
(207) 364-8155
Rank: #99.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 75%
Grades: PK-2
60 South Street
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-2285
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-2285
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Searsport Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 74%
Grades: PK-5
30 Mortland Road
Searsport, ME 04974
(207) 548-2317
Searsport, ME 04974
(207) 548-2317
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Somerset Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 74%
Grades: PK-4
45 Blake Street
Hartland, ME 04943
(207) 938-4770
Hartland, ME 04943
(207) 938-4770
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 73%
Grades: PK-2
14 Swan Lake Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4420
Belfast, ME 04915
(207) 338-4420
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Meroby Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 73%
Grades: PK-4
21 Cross Street
Mexico, ME 04257
(207) 364-3714
Mexico, ME 04257
(207) 364-3714
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Washburn School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 73%
Grades: PK-6
35 Lake Auburn Avenue
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 784-5467
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 784-5467
Rank: #1515.
Bay Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 72%
Grades: PK-8
2066 Cutler Rd
Cutler, ME 04626
(207) 259-3347
Cutler, ME 04626
(207) 259-3347
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Creative Childrens Academy
Charter School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 71%
Grades: PK-K
48 South Factory Street
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-8740
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-8740
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Dawn F Barnes Elementary School
(Reading: 60-79%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 71%
Grades: PK-8
1025 Van Buren Road
Limestone, ME 04750
(207) 325-4611
Limestone, ME 04750
(207) 325-4611
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Piscataquis Community Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 71%
Grades: PK-6
25 Campus Drive
Guilford, ME 04443
(207) 876-4301
Guilford, ME 04443
(207) 876-4301
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Sherwood Heights Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 71%
Grades: PK-6
32 Sherwood Drive
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 783-8526
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 783-8526
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Princeton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 70%
Grades: PK-8
289 Main Street
Princeton, ME 04668
(207) 853-2567
Princeton, ME 04668
(207) 853-2567
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Robert V. Connors Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 70%
Grades: PK-6
400 Bartlett Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4130
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4130
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 69%
Grades: PK-K
179 Lancey Street
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-2881
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-2881
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Van Buren Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 69%
Grades: PK-8
169 Main Street, Suite 102
Van Buren, ME 04785
(207) 868-5274
Van Buren, ME 04785
(207) 868-5274
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
East Grand School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 68%
Grades: PK-12
31 Houlton Road
Danforth, ME 04424
(207) 448-2260
Danforth, ME 04424
(207) 448-2260
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Milbridge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 68%
Grades: PK-6
39 Washington Street
Milbridge, ME 04658
(207) 546-2210
Milbridge, ME 04658
(207) 546-2210
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 68%
Grades: PK-K
33 Jewett Street
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-2907
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-2907
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Walton School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 68%
Grades: PK-6
92 Mary Carroll Street
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 784-1528
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 784-1528
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
George J Mitchell School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 67%
Grades: PK-3
58 Drummond Ave
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-0695
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-0695
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Jonesport Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 67%
Grades: PK-8
139 Snare Creek Ln
Jonesport, ME 04649
(207) 497-2830
Jonesport, ME 04649
(207) 497-2830
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Katahdin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 67%
Grades: PK-5
805 Station Road
Stacyville, ME 04777
(207) 365-4285
Stacyville, ME 04777
(207) 365-4285
Rank: #3131.
Canaan Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 66%
Grades: PK-5
178 Main Street
Canaan, ME 04924
(207) 474-3901
Canaan, ME 04924
(207) 474-3901
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Athens Community School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 65%
Grades: PK-8
8 Fox Hill Road
Athens, ME 04912
(207) 654-2561
Athens, ME 04912
(207) 654-2561
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Harmony Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 65%
Grades: PK-8
18 Main St
Harmony, ME 04942
(207) 683-2211
Harmony, ME 04942
(207) 683-2211
Rank: #34 - 3734. - 37.
Etna-dixmont School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 64%
Grades: PK-4
2100 Dixmont Road
Etna, ME 04434
(207) 992-0735
Etna, ME 04434
(207) 992-0735
Rank: #34 - 3734. - 37.
Lee/winn School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 64%
Grades: PK-4
1009 Route 168
Winn, ME 04495
(207) 290-4992
Winn, ME 04495
(207) 290-4992
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Maine average of public preschools students eligible for free lunch?
The Maine average of public preschools students eligible for free lunch is 43%% for 2026.
What are the public preschools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Maine?
The best top-ranked public preschools in Maine include Monhegan School, Park Avenue Elementary School and Downeast School.
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