For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,815 students in Saco, ME (there are 3 private schools, serving 1,545 private students). 54% of all K-12 students in Saco, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Saco, ME are Saco Middle School and C K Burns School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saco, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Saco have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Maine public school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Saco, ME (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Saco Middle School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
40 Buxton Road
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-4181
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-4181
Grades: 6-8
| 571 students
Rank: #22.
C K Burns School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
135 Middle Street
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 284-5081
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 284-5081
Grades: 3-5
| 547 students
Rank: n/an/a
75 Beach Street
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-1322
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-1322
Grades: K-2
| 285 students
Saco, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Saco Transition Program High School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
80 Common St Bldg 2
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 286-2091
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 286-2091
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Saco, ME?
The top ranked public schools in Saco, ME include Saco Middle School and C K Burns School.
How many public schools are located in Saco, ME?
5 public schools are located in Saco, ME.
What percentage of students in Saco, ME go to public school?
54% of all K-12 students in Saco, ME are educated in public schools (compared to the ME state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Saco, ME?
Saco, ME public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Maine public schools average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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