For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,067 students in Bucksport, ME (there are 2 private schools, serving 42 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Bucksport, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Bucksport, ME are Bucksport High School, Miles Lane School and Bucksport Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bucksport, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Bucksport have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bucksport, ME (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bucksport High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
102 Broadway
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-6650
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-6650
Gr: 9-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Miles Lane School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
52 Miles Ln
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-6666
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-6666
Gr: 1-4 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Bucksport Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Miles Lane
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-6647
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-6647
Gr: 5-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
66 Bridge St
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-6644
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-6644
Gr: PK-K | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bucksport, ME?
The top-ranked public schools in Bucksport, ME include Bucksport High School, Miles Lane School and Bucksport Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Bucksport?
4 public schools are located in Bucksport.
What percentage of students in Bucksport go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Bucksport are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bucksport?
Bucksport public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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