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Here are some educational institutes in Saco, Maine (USA) — schools, higher education links, and other learning resources:

Key Educational Institutes in Saco, Maine

K–12 / Public Schools

• Saco School Department — Public school district for Saco. sacoschools.org+2sacoschools.org+2

  • Address / Central Office: 18 Maplewood Avenue, Saco, ME. sacoschools.org

  • Elementary Schools:

    • Governor John Fairfield School (K–2) Wikipedia+1

    • Young School (K–2) Wikipedia

    • C.K. Burns School (grades 3–5) Wikipedia+1

  • Middle School: Saco Middle School (grades 6–8) sacoschools.org+1

  • High School: Students in Saco attend Thornton Academy (contractual agreement) for grades 9–12. sacoschools.org+2Wikipedia+2

• Thornton Academy

  • Independent (public-private) school in Saco: grades 6–12 (middle + high school). Wikipedia+1

  • Offers boarding for high school students. global-edu.com.mx

  • Large curriculum: many AP / honors courses. global-edu.com.mx

Adult / Non-Traditional Education

• OOB / Saco Adult & Community Education

  • Offers HiSET (High School Equivalency) for adults. Old Orchard Beach ME

  • Also provides literacy, family literacy, and college transition programs. Old Orchard Beach ME

• Aim High Center

  • Located in Saco. Provides: pre-school, tutoring, SAT prep, and career coaching. aimhighcentermaine.com

Higher Education (Nearby)

• While Saco itself does not host many large universities, it is very close to:

  • University of New England (UNE) — in nearby Biddeford (~4 miles), serving Saco-area students. cms1files.revize.com+2cms1files.revize.com+2

  • University of Southern Maine (USM) — campuses in Portland and Gorham are accessible from Saco. cms1files.revize.com