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Best Bedford County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 8,738 students in Bedford County, VA (there are 4 private schools, serving 970 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Bedford County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Bedford County, VA are Forest Elementary School, Forest Middle School and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bedford County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Bedford County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Bedford County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
One Scholar Lane
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-2681
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Forest Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Ashwood Dr
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-6630
Gr: 6-8 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1255 Patriot Place
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 534-6159
Gr: PK-5 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
New London Academy Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12400 E Lynchburg-salem Trnpk
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-2177
Gr: PK-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Big Island Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1114 Schooldays Rd
Big Island, VA 24526
(434) 299-5863
Gr: PK-5 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Otter River Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1044 Otter River Dr
Goode, VA 24556
(540) 586-9210
Gr: PK-5 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Moneta Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12718 Moneta Rd
Moneta, VA 24121
(540) 297-4411
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Stewartsville Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1138 Wildcat Rd
Goodview, VA 24095
(540) 890-2174
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #99.
Jefferson Forest High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Cavalier Circle
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-2674
Gr: 9-12 | 1,282 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1010.
Huddleston Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1027 Huddleston Drive
Huddleston, VA 24104
(540) 297-5144
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1111.
Montvale Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
One Little Patriot Dr
Montvale, VA 24122
(540) 947-2241
Gr: PK-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1212.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1237 Lacey Putney Way
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-7735
Gr: 6-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1313.
Goodview Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1374 Rivermont Academy Rd
Goodview, VA 24095
(540) 892-5674
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1414.
Liberty High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Liberty Minutemen Dr
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-2541
Gr: 9-12 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1515.
Staunton River Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1293 Golden Eagle Drive
Moneta, VA 24121
(540) 297-4152
Gr: 6-8 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1616.
Staunton River High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1095 Golden Eagle Dr
Moneta, VA 24121
(540) 297-7151
Gr: 9-12 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1717.
Bedford Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
806 Tiger Trail Road
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-0275
Gr: 2-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Bedford County Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
600 Edmund Street
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-1270
Rank: n/an/a
Bedford Primary
807 College St
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-8339
Gr: PK-1 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Governor's Health Sciences Academy
Vocational School
600 Edmund Street
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 393-3000
Rank: n/an/a
Susie G. Gibson Science And Technology Center
Vocational School
600 Edmund St
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-3933

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Bedford County, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Bedford County, VA include Forest Elementary School, Forest Middle School and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bedford County?
21 public schools are located in Bedford County.
What percentage of students in Bedford County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Bedford County are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bedford County?
Bedford County public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Bedford County are often viewed compared to one another?

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