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11 schools in Bangor

Maine · Public K-12

Bangor's public-school count of 11 reflects a system enrolling about 3,436 students inside Maine, broken out as 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.

7-year change in Bangor

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,436
-245 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
10
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
80%
was 86%
% Hispanic
7%
was 3%
% Black
6%
was 3%
% Asian
4%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Abraham Lincoln SchoolElementaryPK-03184
Bangor High SchoolHigh09-121,068
Downeast SchoolElementaryPK-03288
Fairmount SchoolElementary04-05259
Fourteenth Street SchoolElementaryPK-03153
Fruit Street SchoolElementaryPK-03310
James F. Doughty SchoolMiddle06-08346
Mary Snow SchoolElementary04-05266
United Technologies Ctr-Region 4ElementaryN-N·
Vine Street SchoolElementaryPK-03190
William S. Cohen SchoolMiddle06-08372

About Bangor

Public education in Bangor, Maine runs across 11 schools that enrolls roughly 3,436 students. By footprint, Bangor sits in the average-sized bracket.

For a sense of the school types, the city is built around 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Bangor has contracted 7% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 3,681 students to 3,436. The White share of public-school enrollment contracted from 86% to 80%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Bangor discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Bangor?
Bangor, Maine has 11 public K-12 schools serving approximately 3,436 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Bangor?
Bangor has 8 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Bangor?
Bangor High School is the largest public school in Bangor by enrollment, with approximately 1,068 students.
What school districts serve Bangor?
Bangor is served by 2 public school districts, including Bangor Public Schools, Bangor-Region 4.
What grade levels do public schools in Bangor cover?
Public schools in Bangor serve students from pre-K through grade 12.