Public schools in Bangor, PA
5 open public schools with an address in Bangor, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,672
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Pennsylvania median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Bangor public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Bangor, PA: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,672 students, an average of 534 per school. The largest campus is Bangor Area HS (883 students), and the largest elementary school is Five Points El Sch (580).
Every listed school belongs to Bangor Area SD. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School districts and agencies serving Bangor
Elementary schools in Bangor
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Points El Sch Bangor Area SD | KG–02 | 580 | 14.3:1 | |
| Washington El Sch Bangor Area SD | 03–04 | 375 | 12.4:1 |
Middle schools in Bangor
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor Area MS Bangor Area SD | 07–08 | 421 | 11.1:1 | |
| DeFranco El Sch Bangor Area SD | 05–06 | 413 | 12.9:1 |
High schools in Bangor
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor Area HS Bangor Area SD | 09–12 | 883 | 15.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White80%
- Hispanic10.7%
- Black1.8%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Bangor schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,672 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Bangor
How many public schools are in Bangor, PA?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Bangor: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,672 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Bangor?
All listed public schools with an address in Bangor belong to Bangor Area SD. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Bangor?
Bangor Area HS reported the largest high-school enrollment in Bangor, with 883 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Bangor?
No school with an address in Bangor is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Pennsylvania.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Bangor schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Bangor public schools is 12.9:1, similar to the Pennsylvania school median of 13:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Bangor guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Pennsylvania cities