For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 88 students in Bangor, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 12 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Bangor, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public school in Bangor, CA is Bangor Union Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bangor, CA public school have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Bangor have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bangor, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bangor Union Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7549 Oro-bangor Hwy.
Bangor, CA 95914
(530) 679-2434
Bangor, CA 95914
(530) 679-2434
Gr: K-8 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bangor, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Bangor, CA include Bangor Union Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bangor?
1 public schools are located in Bangor.
What percentage of students in Bangor go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Bangor are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bangor?
Bangor public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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