For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,297 students in Bedford, NY (there are , serving 537 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Bedford, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Bedford, NY are Fox Lane High School, Bedford Village Elementary School and Fox Lane Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bedford, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Bedford have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bedford, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fox Lane High School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
S Bedford Rd
Bedford, NY 10506
(914) 241-6085
Bedford, NY 10506
(914) 241-6085
Grades: 9-12
| 1,218 students
Rank: #22.
Bedford Village Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
45 Court St
Bedford, NY 10506
(914) 234-4178
Bedford, NY 10506
(914) 234-4178
Grades: K-5
| 303 students
Rank: #33.
Fox Lane Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
S Bedford Rd
Bedford, NY 10506
(914) 241-6144
Bedford, NY 10506
(914) 241-6144
Grades: 6-8
| 776 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bedford, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Bedford, NY include Fox Lane High School, Bedford Village Elementary School and Fox Lane Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Bedford?
3 public schools are located in Bedford.
What percentage of students in Bedford go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Bedford are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bedford?
Bedford public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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