Best Houlton Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 571 students in Houlton, ME.
The top-ranked public preschools in Houlton, ME are Mill Pond School and Houlton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houlton, ME public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Maine public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 92% (versus the 83% statewide average). Pre schools in Houlton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Maine public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Maine public preschool average of 15% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Houlton, ME (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mill Pond School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
175 Hodgdon Mills Road
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-9228
Gr: PK-6 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Houlton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
60 South Street
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-2285
Gr: PK-2 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Houlton, ME?
The top-ranked public preschools in Houlton, ME include Mill Pond School and Houlton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Houlton?
2 public preschools are located in Houlton.
What is the racial composition of students in Houlton?
Houlton public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Maine public preschools average of 15% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Houlton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Houlton include: Mill Pond School vs. Houlton Elementary School, Houlton Elementary School vs. Mill Pond School

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