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Best Bedford County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 6,022 students in Bedford County, PA (there are 7 private schools, serving 358 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Bedford County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Bedford County, PA are Northern Bedford Co Elementary School, Everett Area High School and Bedford Sr. 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 39% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 56% 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 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Bedford County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northern Bedford Co Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
217 Nbc Dr
Loysburg, PA 16659
(814) 766-2221
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Everett Area High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Renaissance Circle
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 652-9114
Gr: 9-12 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Bedford Sr. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
330 E John St
Bedford, PA 15522
(814) 623-4250
Gr: 9-12 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Chestnut Ridge Sr. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2588 Quaker Valley Road
New Paris, PA 15554
(814) 839-4195
Gr: 8-12 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Northern Bedford County Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
152 Nbc Dr
Loysburg, PA 16659
(814) 766-2221
Gr: 6-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #66.
Bedford Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
440 E Watson St
Bedford, PA 15522
(814) 623-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Chestnut Ridge Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3281 Valley Road
Fishertown, PA 15539
(814) 839-4195
Gr: 3-7 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
Bedford Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3639 Business Route 220
Bedford, PA 15522
(814) 623-4221
Gr: K-5 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Tussey Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1110 Mifflin St
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2934
Gr: PK-4 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1010.
Northern Bedford County High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
152 Nbc Dr
Loysburg, PA 16659
(814) 766-2221
Gr: 9-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #1111.
Bedford County Technical Center
Vocational School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
195 Pennknoll Road
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 623-2760
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Rank: #1212.
Tussey Mountain High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
199 Front Street
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2975
Gr: 9-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1313.
Everett Area Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
165 E 1st Ave
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 652-9114
Gr: PK-4 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1414.
Tussey Mountain Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
199 Front St
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2975
Gr: 5-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1515.
Everett Area Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Renaissance Circle
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 652-9114
Gr: 5-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1616.
Hope For Hyndman Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
130 School Drive
Hyndman, PA 15545
(814) 842-3918
Gr: K-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Chestnut Ridge Central Elementary School
2534 Quaker Valley Road
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 schools in Bedford County, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Bedford County, PA include Northern Bedford Co Elementary School, Everett Area High School and Bedford Sr. 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?
95% of all K-12 students in Bedford County are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
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 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Bedford County are often viewed compared to one another?

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