For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 597 students in Bucksport, ME.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bucksport, ME are 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Maine public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 84% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bucksport have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public elementary school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bucksport, ME (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
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 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Bucksport, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
63 Elm St Po Box 910
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-6647
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-6647
Gr: 7-8 | 178 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Bucksport, ME?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bucksport, ME include Miles Lane School and Bucksport Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bucksport?
2 public elementary schools are located in Bucksport.
What is the racial composition of students in Bucksport?
Bucksport public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public elementary schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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