For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,755 students in Bangor, PA (there are 3 private schools, serving 725 private students). 79% 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 Bangor Area High School, Washington Elementary School and Defranco Elementary 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 50% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Bangor have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bangor, PA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bangor Area High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
187 Five Points Richmond Rd
Bangor, PA 18013
(610) 599-7011
Bangor, PA 18013
(610) 599-7011
Grades: 9-12
| 908 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
381 Washington Blvd
Bangor, PA 18013
(610) 599-7014
Bangor, PA 18013
(610) 599-7014
Grades: 3-4
| 416 students
Rank: #33.
Defranco Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
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: #44.
Bangor Area MiddleSchool
(Math: 31% | Reading: 53%)
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
| 444 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
| 551 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 Bangor Area High School, Washington Elementary School and Defranco Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bangor, PA?
5 public schools are located in Bangor, PA.
What percentage of students in Bangor, PA go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Bangor, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bangor, PA?
Bangor, PA public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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