For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 262 students in Van Buren, ME.
The top-ranked public schools in Van Buren, ME are Van Buren Elementary School and Van Buren District Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Van Buren, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Van Buren have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Van Buren, ME (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Van Buren Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
169 Main Street, Suite 102
Van Buren, ME 04785
(207) 868-5274
Van Buren, ME 04785
(207) 868-5274
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Van Buren District Secondary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
169 Main Street, Suite 102
Van Buren, ME 04785
(207) 868-5274
Van Buren, ME 04785
(207) 868-5274
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Van Buren Regional Technology Center
Vocational School
169 Main Street, Suite 102
Van Buren, ME 04785
(207) 868-5274
Van Buren, ME 04785
(207) 868-5274
Van Buren, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Van Buren, ME?
The top-ranked public schools in Van Buren, ME include Van Buren Elementary School and Van Buren District Secondary School.
How many public schools are located in Van Buren?
3 public schools are located in Van Buren.
What is the racial composition of students in Van Buren?
Van Buren public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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