For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 6,073 students in Bedford County, PA (there are 10 private schools, serving 458 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Bedford County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Bedford County, PA are Everett Area High School, Bedford Sr. High School and Northern Bedford County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bedford County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Bedford County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bedford County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Everett Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Renaissance Circle
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 652-9114
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 652-9114
Grades: 9-12
| 360 students
Rank: #22.
Bedford Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
330 E John St
Bedford, PA 15522
(814) 623-4250
Bedford, PA 15522
(814) 623-4250
Grades: 9-12
| 536 students
Rank: #33.
Northern Bedford County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
152 Nbc Dr
Loysburg, PA 16659
(814) 766-2221
Loysburg, PA 16659
(814) 766-2221
Grades: 9-12
| 249 students
Rank: #44.
Chestnut Ridge Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2588 Quaker Valley Road
New Paris, PA 15554
(814) 839-4195
New Paris, PA 15554
(814) 839-4195
Grades: 8-12
| 490 students
Rank: #55.
Northern Bedford Co Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
217 Nbc Dr
Loysburg, PA 16659
(814) 766-2221
Loysburg, PA 16659
(814) 766-2221
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Rank: #66.
Breezewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
133 N Main St
Breezewood, PA 15533
(814) 652-9114
Breezewood, PA 15533
(814) 652-9114
Grades: K-5
| 77 students
Rank: #77.
Chestnut Ridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3281 Valley Road
Fishertown, PA 15539
(814) 839-4195
Fishertown, PA 15539
(814) 839-4195
Grades: 3-7
| 418 students
Rank: #88.
Northern Bedford County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
152 Nbc Dr
Loysburg, PA 16659
(814) 766-2221
Loysburg, PA 16659
(814) 766-2221
Grades: 6-8
| 182 students
Rank: #99.
Bedford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3639 Business Route 220
Bedford, PA 15522
(814) 623-4221
Bedford, PA 15522
(814) 623-4221
Grades: K-5
| 766 students
Rank: #1010.
Bedford Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
440 E Watson St
Bedford, PA 15522
(814) 623-4200
Bedford, PA 15522
(814) 623-4200
Grades: 6-8
| 403 students
Rank: #1111.
Bedford County Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
195 Pennknoll Road
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 623-2760
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 623-2760
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Rank: #1212.
Tussey Mountain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1110 Mifflin St
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2934
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2934
Grades: PK-4
| 374 students
Rank: #1313.
Tussey Mountain High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
199 Front Street
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2975
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2975
Grades: 9-12
| 291 students
Rank: #1414.
Everett Area Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
165 E 1st Ave
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 652-9114
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 652-9114
Grades: K-5
| 435 students
Rank: #1515.
Tussey Mountain Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
199 Front St
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2975
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2975
Grades: 5-8
| 270 students
Rank: #1616.
Everett Area Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Renaissance Circle
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 652-9114
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 652-9114
Grades: 6-8
| 293 students
Rank: #1717.
Hope For Hyndman Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
130 School Drive
Hyndman, PA 15545
(814) 842-3918
Hyndman, PA 15545
(814) 842-3918
Grades: K-12
| 157 students
Rank: n/an/a
Chestnut Ridge Central Elementary School
Magnet School
2534 Quaker Valley Road
New Paris, PA 15554
(814) 839-4195
New Paris, PA 15554
(814) 839-4195
Grades: PK-2
| 324 students
Bedford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
312 Chaneysville Cove Rd
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 784-5546
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 784-5546
Grades: K-5
| 52 students
124 Hitchens Rd
Defiance, PA 16633
(814) 928-4611
Defiance, PA 16633
(814) 928-4611
Grades: PK-6
| 120 students
1 Renaissance Circle
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 652-9114
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 652-9114
Grades: 7-12
| 803 students
233 School Dr
Hyndman, PA 15545
(814) 842-3216
Hyndman, PA 15545
(814) 842-3216
Grades: K-5
| 32 students
268 Rockhill Church Rd
Clearville, PA 15535
(814) 652-9114
Clearville, PA 15535
(814) 652-9114
Grades: K-5
| 81 students
4401 Cortland Road
New Paris, PA 15554
(814) 839-4195
New Paris, PA 15554
(814) 839-4195
Grades: 3-4
| 227 students
152 Nbc Dr
Loysburg, PA 16659
(814) 766-2221
Loysburg, PA 16659
(814) 766-2221
Grades: 6-12
| 486 students
199 Front St
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2975
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2975
Grades: 7-8
| 125 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bedford County, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Bedford County, PA include Everett Area High School, Bedford Sr. High School and Northern Bedford County High School.
How many public schools are located in Bedford County?
18 public schools are located in Bedford County.
What percentage of students in Bedford County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Bedford County are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bedford County?
Bedford County public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Bedford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bedford County include: Everett Area High School vs. Bedford Sr. High School, Chestnut Ridge Central Elementary School vs. Bedford Elementary School, Chestnut Ridge Sr. High School vs. Bedford Sr. High School
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