Anton-Bruckner-Gymnasium Straubing is the largest of four gymnasiums of Straubing in Bavaria by the number of students, the others being Johannes-Turmair-Gymnasium, Ludwigsgymnasium and Gymnasium der Ursulinen-Schulstiftung.

It was founded by Royal Decree of 4 September 1823 at the Jesuit College Straubinger on 1 November 1824, and expanded in 1833 by the construction of a residential building.

In 1935, it was changed into the Deutsche Aufbauschule Straubing with 240 students.

In 1953, it became a teacher training college again whilst retaining its secondary school activities.

In 1965, its name was changed to Anton-Bruckner-Gymnasium and the music branch was established.