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#35 of 64 private schools in ME
Penobscot Christian School
School · Bangor, ME
A private school in Bangor, ME serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
1423 OHIO ST, Bangor, ME 04401
- 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in ME.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in ME
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
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Where Penobscot Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,409/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,136
Median home value
$229,600
Median rent
$1,048/mo
College educated
36.6%
Homeownership
54.8%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 5.0 | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 291 | Compare → |
| Stillwater AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 3.9 mi | 23 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Penobscot Christian School is listed in Bangor, ME; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Penobscot Christian School
Penobscot Christian School is a private school in Bangor, ME, serving approximately 134 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #35 of 64 private schools in ME.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Penobscot Christian School
What grades does Penobscot Christian School serve?
Penobscot Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Penobscot Christian School?
Penobscot Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 134 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Penobscot Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Penobscot Christian School is 7.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Penobscot Christian School rank in ME?
Penobscot Christian School ranks #35 of 64 private schools in ME.
What is Penobscot Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Penobscot Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Penobscot Christian School a private school?
Yes, Penobscot Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Penobscot Christian School a religious school?
Penobscot Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 134
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6.7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 178 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Penobscot County
- Phone
- (207) 947-2704
- Area population (ZIP 04401)
- 44,418
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 04401; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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