Best Bangor Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 708 students in Bangor, PA (there are 5 public schools, serving 2,672 public students). 21% of all K-12 students in Bangor, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private schools in Bangor, PA include Notre Dame High School and Faith Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
67% of private schools in Bangor, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Bangor Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Faith Christian School
(Christian)
(9)
122 Dante St
Bangor, PA 18013
(610) 588-3414
Gr: K-12 | 195 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Notre Dame High School
(Catholic)
(2)
580 3rd Ave
Bangor, PA 18013
(610) 868-1431
Gr: 9-12 | 506 students
Bangor Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
221 S 4th St
Bangor, PA 18013
(610) 588-1665
Gr: K | 7 students

Overview

This Town (Bangor)
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
708 Students
273,838 Students
% Average Students of Color
20%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
56 Teachers
24,056 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
53%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average SAT score
1230
(Out of 1600)
1229

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,325
$14,761
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
45%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$6,319
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.60
# American Indian Students
1 Student
350 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
71 Students
9,508 Students
% Asian Students
10%
3%
# Hispanic Students
40 Students
12,735 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
5%
# Black Students
19 Students
27,419 Students
% Black Students
3%
10%
# White Students
537 Students
159,795 Students
% White Students
75%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
48 Students
64,808 Students
% of Others Students
7%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Bangor, PA?
The top-ranked private schools in Bangor, PA include Notre Dame High School and Faith Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Bangor?
3 private schools are located in Bangor.
What percentage of students in Bangor go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in Bangor are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bangor?
67% of private schools in Bangor are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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