For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,110 students in Bangor, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 25 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Bangor, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Bangor, MI are Wood School Bangor Twp 8, South Walnut Elementary School and Bangor Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bangor, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Bangor have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Bangor, MI (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wood School Bangor Twp 8
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
29842 66th St
Bangor, MI 49013
(269) 427-8562
Bangor, MI 49013
(269) 427-8562
Grades: K-8
| 26 students
Rank: #22.
South Walnut Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
309 South Walnut St
Bangor, MI 49013
(269) 427-6863
Bangor, MI 49013
(269) 427-6863
Grades: PK-4
| 331 students
Rank: #33.
Bangor Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
803 West Arlington St
Bangor, MI 49013
(269) 427-6824
Bangor, MI 49013
(269) 427-6824
Grades: 5-8
| 307 students
Rank: #44.
Behavioral Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30 South Walnut St
Bangor, MI 49013
(269) 427-7961
Bangor, MI 49013
(269) 427-7961
Grades: K-12
| 41 students
Rank: #55.
Bangor High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 West Arlington St
Bangor, MI 49013
(269) 427-6844
Bangor, MI 49013
(269) 427-6844
Grades: 9-12
| 278 students
Rank: #66.
Bangor Career Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 W Arlington St
Bangor, MI 49013
(269) 427-6800
Bangor, MI 49013
(269) 427-6800
Grades: K-12
| 127 students
Bangor, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
12 North Walnut St
Bangor, MI 49013
(269) 427-6848
Bangor, MI 49013
(269) 427-6848
Grades: K-2
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bangor, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Bangor, MI include Wood School Bangor Twp 8, South Walnut Elementary School and Bangor Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Bangor, MI?
6 public schools are located in Bangor, MI.
What percentage of students in Bangor, MI go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Bangor, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bangor, MI?
Bangor, MI public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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