For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 206 students in Van Buren, ME.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Van Buren, ME is Van Buren Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Van Buren, ME public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Maine public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 84% statewide average). Elementary schools in Van Buren have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maine public elementary school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Van Buren, ME (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Van Buren Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Van Buren, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Van Buren, ME?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Van Buren, ME include Van Buren Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Van Buren?
1 public elementary schools are located in Van Buren.
What is the racial composition of students in Van Buren?
Van Buren public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maine public elementary schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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