Best Schools in Bedford County, PA
Bedford County, PA has 30 public schools (7 high, 6 middle, 10 elementary) serving 7,240 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Bedford County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Bedford County, PA
The top high schools in Bedford County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bedford Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bedford Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 536 Students
2. Northern Bedford County Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northern Bedford County Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 249 Students
3. Chestnut Ridge Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chestnut Ridge Sd • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 490 Students
4. Tussey Mountain Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tussey Mountain Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 291 Students
5. Everett Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Everett Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 360 Students
6. Claysburg-kimmel Sr Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Claysburg-kimmel Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 261 Students
7. Bedford County Technical Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bedford County Technical Center • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3 Students
Best Middle Schools in Bedford County, PA
The top middle schools in Bedford County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chestnut Ridge Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chestnut Ridge Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 7 • 418 Students
2. Bedford Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bedford Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 403 Students
3. Northern Bedford County Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northern Bedford County Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 182 Students
4. Claysburg-kimmel Jr Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Claysburg-kimmel Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 130 Students
5. Tussey Mountain Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tussey Mountain Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 270 Students
6. Everett Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Everett Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 293 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Bedford County, PA
The top elementary schools in Bedford County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northern Bedford Co El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northern Bedford County Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 445 Students
2. Everett Area El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Everett Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 435 Students
3. Claysburg-kimmel El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Claysburg-kimmel Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 368 Students
4. Bedford El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bedford Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 766 Students
5. Tussey Mountain El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tussey Mountain Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 374 Students
6. Sunny Slope School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunny Slope School • Private • Grades 2 - 8 • 24 Students
7. Chestnut Ridge Central El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chestnut Ridge Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 324 Students
8. Lone Oak Mennonite School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lone Oak Mennonite School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 27 Students
9. Noahs Ark Kindergarten
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Noahs Ark Kindergarten • Private • Grades Pre K - 4 • 80 Students
10. Breezewood El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Everett Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 77 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Bedford County, PA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Bedford County, PA has a total population of 47,577 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Bedford County, PA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Bedford County, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.94 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.66 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bedford County, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Bedford County, PA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Bedford County, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Bedford County, PA
How many schools are in Bedford County, PA?
Bedford County, PA has 30 public schools: 7 high schools, 6 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 7,240 students in total.
How do schools in Bedford County perform on state tests?
On average, 30 schools in Bedford County score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Bedford County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Bedford County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Bedford County
8 places in Bedford County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (8)
- Bedford (3)
- Everett (3)
- Loysburg (3)
- Saxton (3)
- New Paris (2)
- Breezewood (1)
- Fishertown (1)
- Hyndman (1)
School districts (5)
- Everett Area SD (4 schools)
- Bedford Area SD (3 schools)
- Chestnut Ridge SD (3 schools)
- Northern Bedford County SD (3 schools)
- Tussey Mountain SD (3 schools)