For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,419 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 47% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bangor have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary 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: 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 ÎÛÎÛÂþ» 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 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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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