For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 206 students in Van Buren, ME.
The top ranked public preschool 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 preschool have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Maine public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 82% statewide average). Pre schools in Van Buren have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maine public preschool average of 14% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Van Buren, ME (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 206 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Van Buren, ME?
The top ranked public preschools in Van Buren, ME include Van Buren Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Van Buren?
1 public preschools are located in Van Buren.
What is the racial composition of students in Van Buren?
Van Buren public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maine public preschools average of 14% (majority Black).
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