For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,368 students in Bangor, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bangor, PA are 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bangor have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bangor, PA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
381 Washington Blvd
Bangor, PA 18013
(610) 599-7014
Bangor, PA 18013
(610) 599-7014
Gr: 3-4 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Defranco Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
267 Five Points Richmond Rd
Bangor, PA 18013
(610) 599-7013
Bangor, PA 18013
(610) 599-7013
Gr: 5-6 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
363 Five Points Richmond Rd
Bangor, PA 18013
(610) 599-7015
Bangor, PA 18013
(610) 599-7015
Gr: K-2 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Bangor, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
267 Five Points Richmond Rd
Bangor, PA 18013
(610) 599-7013
Bangor, PA 18013
(610) 599-7013
Gr: 5-6 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
363 Five Points Richmond Rd
Bangor, PA 18013
(610) 599-7015
Bangor, PA 18013
(610) 599-7015
Gr: K-4 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Bangor, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bangor, PA include Washington Elementary School and Defranco Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bangor?
3 public elementary schools are located in Bangor.
What is the racial composition of students in Bangor?
Bangor public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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