For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 752 students in Bangor, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bangor, MI are Wood School Bangor Twp 8, Bangor Middle School and Maple Creek Education Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bangor, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bangor have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bangor, MI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wood School Bangor Twp 8
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
29842 66th St
Bangor, MI 49013
(269) 427-8562
Bangor, MI 49013
(269) 427-8562
Gr: K-8 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Bangor Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
803 W Arlington St
Bangor, MI 49013
(269) 427-6824
Bangor, MI 49013
(269) 427-6824
Gr: 5-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Maple Creek Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30 S Walnut St
Bangor, MI 49013
(269) 427-7961
Bangor, MI 49013
(269) 427-7961
Gr: K-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Bangor Career Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 W Arlington St
Bangor, MI 49013
(269) 427-6800
Bangor, MI 49013
(269) 427-6800
Gr: K-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
South Walnut Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
309 S Walnut St
Bangor, MI 49013
(269) 427-6863
Bangor, MI 49013
(269) 427-6863
Gr: PK-4 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Bangor, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Bangor, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bangor, MI include Wood School Bangor Twp 8, Bangor Middle School and Maple Creek Education Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bangor?
5 public elementary schools are located in Bangor.
What is the racial composition of students in Bangor?
Bangor public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Bangor are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Bangor include: Bangor Career Academy vs. Maple Creek Education Center, Maple Creek Education Center vs. Bangor Career Academy
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