For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 4,049 students in Bedford County, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bedford County, PA are Northern Bedford Co Elementary School, Northern Bedford County Middle School and Bedford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bedford County, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bedford County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bedford County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northern Bedford Co Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
217 Nbc Dr
Loysburg, PA 16659
(814) 766-2221
Loysburg, PA 16659
(814) 766-2221
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Northern Bedford County Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
152 Nbc Dr
Loysburg, PA 16659
(814) 766-2221
Loysburg, PA 16659
(814) 766-2221
Gr: 6-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Bedford Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
440 E Watson St
Bedford, PA 15522
(814) 623-4200
Bedford, PA 15522
(814) 623-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Chestnut Ridge Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3281 Valley Road
Fishertown, PA 15539
(814) 839-4195
Fishertown, PA 15539
(814) 839-4195
Gr: 3-7 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Bedford Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3639 Business Route 220
Bedford, PA 15522
(814) 623-4221
Bedford, PA 15522
(814) 623-4221
Gr: K-5 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Tussey Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1110 Mifflin St
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2934
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2934
Gr: PK-4 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Everett Area Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
165 E 1st Ave
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 652-9114
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 652-9114
Gr: PK-4 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #88.
Tussey Mountain Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
199 Front St
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2975
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2975
Gr: 5-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #99.
Everett Area Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Renaissance Circle
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 652-9114
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 652-9114
Gr: 5-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1010.
Hope For Hyndman Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
130 School Drive
Hyndman, PA 15545
(814) 842-3918
Hyndman, PA 15545
(814) 842-3918
Gr: K-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
2534 Quaker Valley Road
New Paris, PA 15554
(814) 839-4195
New Paris, PA 15554
(814) 839-4195
Gr: PK-2 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Bedford County, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bedford County, PA include Northern Bedford Co Elementary School, Northern Bedford County Middle School and Bedford Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bedford County?
12 public elementary schools are located in Bedford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bedford County?
Bedford County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Bedford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Bedford County include: Chestnut Ridge Central Elementary School vs. Bedford Elementary School, Bedford Elementary School vs. Chestnut Ridge Central Elementary School, Everett Area Elementary School vs. Bedford Elementary School
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