For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 260 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 74% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), 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 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Van Buren, ME (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Van Buren Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
169 Main Street Suite 101
Van Buren, ME 04785
(207) 868-5274
Van Buren, ME 04785
(207) 868-5274
Grades: PK-8
| 206 students
Rank: #22.
Van Buren District Secondary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
169 Main Street Suite 102
Van Buren, ME 04785
(207) 868-5274
Van Buren, ME 04785
(207) 868-5274
Grades: 9-12
| 54 students
Rank: n/an/a
Van Buren Regional Technology Center
Vocational School
169 Main St. Suite 101
Van Buren, ME 04785
(207) 868-5274
Van Buren, ME 04785
(207) 868-5274
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Van Buren, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
169 Main St St 101
Van Buren, ME 04785
(207) 868-5274
Van Buren, ME 04785
(207) 868-5274
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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