For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,797 students in Saco, ME.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Saco, ME are Saco Middle School and C K Burns School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saco, ME public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Maine public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 84% statewide average). Elementary schools in Saco have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Maine public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public elementary school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Saco, ME (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saco Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
40 Buxton Road
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-4181
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-4181
Gr: 6-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
C K Burns School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
135 Middle Street
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 284-5081
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 284-5081
Gr: 3-5 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
75 Beach Street
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-1322
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-1322
Gr: K-2 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
36 Tasker St
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 284-7053
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 284-7053
Gr: K-2 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Saco, Maine ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Saco Transition Program High School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
80 Common St Bldg 2
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 286-2091
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 286-2091
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Saco, ME?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Saco, ME include Saco Middle School and C K Burns School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Saco?
4 public elementary schools are located in Saco.
What is the racial composition of students in Saco?
Saco public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public elementary schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Saco are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Saco include: Governor John Fairfield School vs. Young School, Young School vs. Governor John Fairfield School, C K Burns School vs. Governor John Fairfield School
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