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Bedford Central School District

632 S Bedford Rd
Bedford, NY 10506-0173
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Bedford Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,538 students in Bedford Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Bedford Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
3,538 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
332 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Bedford Central School District, which is ranked #292 of all 1,009 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#283 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 30%)
60%
52%
57%
49%
83%
78%
89%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
10%
% Hispanic
41%
30%
% Black
3%
16%
% White
49%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $41,495 is higher than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $39,194 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$147 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$139 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$41,495
$31,307
Spending / Student
$39,194
$32,183

Best Bedford Central School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bedford Village Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
45 Court St
Bedford, NY 10506
(914) 234-4178
Gr: K-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
West Patent Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
80 W Patent Rd
Bedford Hills, NY 10507
(914) 666-2190
Gr: K-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Bedford Hills Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
123 Babbitt Rd
Bedford Hills, NY 10507
(914) 666-2708
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Pound Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7 Pound Ridge Rd
Pound Ridge, NY 10576
(914) 764-8133
Gr: K-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Fox Lane Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
S Bedford Rd
Bedford, NY 10506
(914) 241-6144
Gr: 6-8 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Fox Lane High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
S Bedford Rd
Bedford, NY 10506
(914) 241-6085
Gr: 9-12 | 1,218 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #77.
Mount Kisco Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
47 W Hyatt Ave
Mount Kisco, NY 10549
(914) 666-2677
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bedford Central School District?
Bedford Central School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,538 students.
What is the rank of Bedford Central School District?
Bedford Central School District is ranked #292 out of 1,009 school districts in New York (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bedford Central School District?
49% of Bedford Central School District students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bedford Central School District?
Bedford Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Bedford Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $39,194 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 3,538 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : 89% (Top 50% in NY)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 60% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 83% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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