For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 535 students in Bedford, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bedford, IA are Bedford High School and Bedford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bedford, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bedford have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bedford, IA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bedford High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
906 Pennsylvania St
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Grades: 6-12
| 243 students
Rank: #22.
Bedford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
906 Pennsylvania St
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2116
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2116
Grades: PK-5
| 292 students
Bedford, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
906 Pennsylvania St Po Box 234
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Grades: 6-12
| 306 students
Bedford Learning Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
906 Pennsylvania St Po Box 234
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Bedford, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bedford, IA include Bedford High School and Bedford Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bedford?
2 public elementary schools are located in Bedford.
What is the racial composition of students in Bedford?
Bedford public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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