DeFranco Elementary School

Tucked into the slate-belt community of Bangor in Northampton County, DeFranco Elementary punches above its weight with notably strong math performance that puts it in the top fifth of Pennsylvania elementary schools. Families who value a tight-knit, small-town feel will appreciate the sense of community here — Bangor is the kind of place where neighbors know each other and kids grow up with roots. It's a solid choice for families settling into this corner of the Lehigh Valley region who want a school with real academic substance without the suburban hustle.