For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,305 students in Buxton, ME (there are 1 private school, serving 89 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Buxton, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Buxton, ME are Bonny Eagle Middle School and Buxton Center Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buxton, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Buxton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Buxton, ME (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bonny Eagle Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
92 Sokokis Trail
Buxton, ME 04093
(207) 929-3833
Buxton, ME 04093
(207) 929-3833
Grades: 6-8
| 771 students
Rank: #22.
Buxton Center Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
912 Long Plains Road
Buxton, ME 04093
(207) 929-3836
Buxton, ME 04093
(207) 929-3836
Grades: PK-5
| 534 students
Buxton, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
24 Groveville Rd
Buxton, ME 04093
(207) 929-3836
Buxton, ME 04093
(207) 929-3836
Grades: 2-5
| n/a students
290 Parker Farm Rd
Buxton, ME 04093
(207) 929-3830
Buxton, ME 04093
(207) 929-3830
Grades: K-2
| n/a students
932 Long Plains Rd
Buxton, ME 04093
(207) 929-3835
Buxton, ME 04093
(207) 929-3835
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Buxton, ME?
The top ranked public schools in Buxton, ME include Bonny Eagle Middle School and Buxton Center Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Buxton, ME?
2 public schools are located in Buxton, ME.
What percentage of students in Buxton, ME go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Buxton, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Buxton, ME?
Buxton, ME public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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