Bedford Central School District

632 S Bedford Rd
Bedford, NY 10506-0173
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Bedford Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,538 students in Bedford Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Bedford Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
3,538 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
332 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Bedford Central School District, which is ranked #250 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#237 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Bedford Central   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bedford Central   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bedford Central   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
83%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bedford Central   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
89%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Bedford Central   School District and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.72
# American Indian Students
2 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
108 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
3%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,451 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
41%
30%
# Black Students
102 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
3%
16%
# White Students
1,746 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
49%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
128 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
36
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
239
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
246
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
266
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
238
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
274
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
229
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
271
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
251
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
246
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
290
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
343
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
313
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
263
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
33
35,972

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $41,495 is higher than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $39,194 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$147 MM
$78,541 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Bedford Central   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$139 MM
$80,737 MM
This chart displays total spending of Bedford Central   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$41,495
$31,307
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Bedford Central   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$39,194
$32,183
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Bedford Central   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Bedford Central School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fox Lane High School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
S Bedford Rd
Bedford, NY 10506
(914) 241-6085
Grades: 9-12
| 1,218 students
Rank: #22.
Bedford Village Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
45 Court St
Bedford, NY 10506
(914) 234-4178
Grades: K-5
| 303 students
Rank: #33.
West Patent Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
80 W Patent Rd
Bedford Hills, NY 10507
(914) 666-2190
Grades: K-5
| 241 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Bedford Hills Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
123 Babbitt Rd
Bedford Hills, NY 10507
(914) 666-2708
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Pound Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7 Pound Ridge Rd
Pound Ridge, NY 10576
(914) 764-8133
Grades: K-5
| 207 students
Rank: #66.
Fox Lane Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
S Bedford Rd
Bedford, NY 10506
(914) 241-6144
Grades: 6-8
| 776 students
Rank: #77.
Mount Kisco Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
47 W Hyatt Ave
Mount Kisco, NY 10549
(914) 666-2677
Grades: PK-5
| 494 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bedford Central School District?
Bedford Central School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,538 students.
What is the rank of Bedford Central School District?
Bedford Central School District is ranked #250 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bedford Central School District?
49% of Bedford Central School District students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bedford Central School District?
Bedford Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Bedford Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $39,194 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 3,538 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : 89% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 83% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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