For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,747 students in Bangor, PA (there are 3 private schools, serving 708 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Bangor, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Bangor, PA are Washington Elementary School, Defranco Elementary School and Bangor Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bangor, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Bangor have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Bangor, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
381 Washington Blvd
Bangor, PA 18013
(610) 599-7014
Bangor, PA 18013
(610) 599-7014
Grades: 3-4
| 397 students
Rank: #22.
Defranco Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
267 Five Points Richmond Rd
Bangor, PA 18013
(610) 599-7013
Bangor, PA 18013
(610) 599-7013
Grades: 5-6
| 436 students
Rank: #33.
Bangor Area Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 Five Points Richmond Rd
Bangor, PA 18013
(610) 599-7012
Bangor, PA 18013
(610) 599-7012
Grades: 7-8
| 425 students
Rank: #44.
Bangor Area High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
187 Five Points Richmond Rd
Bangor, PA 18013
(610) 599-7011
Bangor, PA 18013
(610) 599-7011
Grades: 9-12
| 903 students
Rank: n/an/a
363 Five Points Richmond Rd
Bangor, PA 18013
(610) 599-7015
Bangor, PA 18013
(610) 599-7015
Grades: K-2
| 586 students
Bangor, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
267 Five Points Richmond Rd
Bangor, PA 18013
(610) 599-7013
Bangor, PA 18013
(610) 599-7013
Grades: 5-6
| 471 students
363 Five Points Richmond Rd
Bangor, PA 18013
(610) 599-7015
Bangor, PA 18013
(610) 599-7015
Grades: K-4
| 494 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bangor, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Bangor, PA include Washington Elementary School, Defranco Elementary School and Bangor Area Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Bangor?
5 public schools are located in Bangor.
What percentage of students in Bangor go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in Bangor are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bangor?
Bangor public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Bangor are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bangor include: Bangor Area Middle School vs. Bangor Area High School
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