For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 309 students in Richmond, ME.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Richmond, ME are Richmond Middle School and Marcia Buker School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richmond, ME public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Maine public elementary school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 84% statewide average). Elementary schools in Richmond have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maine public elementary school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Richmond, ME (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richmond Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
132 Main Street
Richmond, ME 04357
(207) 737-4348
Richmond, ME 04357
(207) 737-4348
Grades: 6-8
| 107 students
Rank: #22.
Marcia Buker School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
28 High Street
Richmond, ME 04357
(207) 737-4748
Richmond, ME 04357
(207) 737-4748
Grades: PK-5
| 202 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Richmond, ME?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Richmond, ME include Richmond Middle School and Marcia Buker School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Richmond?
2 public elementary schools are located in Richmond.
What is the racial composition of students in Richmond?
Richmond public elementary schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maine public elementary schools average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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