For the 2025 school year, there are 12 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, Breezewood Elementary School and Chestnut Ridge 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 36% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bedford County have an average ranking of 7/10, 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 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bedford County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northern Bedford Co Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
217 Nbc Dr
Loysburg, PA 16659
(814) 766-2221
Loysburg, PA 16659
(814) 766-2221
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #22.
Breezewood Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
133 N Main St
Breezewood, PA 15533
(814) 652-9114
Breezewood, PA 15533
(814) 652-9114
Grades: K-5
| 63 students
Rank: #33.
Chestnut Ridge Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3281 Valley Road
Fishertown, PA 15539
(814) 839-4195
Fishertown, PA 15539
(814) 839-4195
Grades: 3-7
| 403 students
Rank: #44.
Northern Bedford County Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
152 Nbc Dr
Loysburg, PA 16659
(814) 766-2221
Loysburg, PA 16659
(814) 766-2221
Grades: 6-8
| 198 students
Rank: #55.
Bedford Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3639 Business Route 220
Bedford, PA 15522
(814) 623-4221
Bedford, PA 15522
(814) 623-4221
Grades: K-5
| 750 students
Rank: #66.
Bedford Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
440 E Watson St
Bedford, PA 15522
(814) 623-4200
Bedford, PA 15522
(814) 623-4200
Grades: 6-8
| 404 students
Rank: #77.
Tussey Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1110 Mifflin St
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2934
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2934
Grades: PK-4
| 362 students
Rank: #88.
Everett Area Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
165 E 1st Ave
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 652-9114
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 652-9114
Grades: K-5
| 438 students
Rank: #99.
Tussey Mountain Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
199 Front St
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2975
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2975
Grades: 5-8
| 257 students
Rank: #1010.
Everett Area Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Renaissance Circle
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 652-9114
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 652-9114
Grades: 6-8
| 290 students
Rank: #1111.
Hope For Hyndman Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
130 School Drive
Hyndman, PA 15545
(814) 842-3918
Hyndman, PA 15545
(814) 842-3918
Grades: K-12
| 138 students
Rank: n/an/a
2534 Quaker Valley Road
New Paris, PA 15554
(814) 839-4195
New Paris, PA 15554
(814) 839-4195
Grades: PK-2
| 321 students
Bedford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
312 Chaneysville Cove Rd
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 784-5546
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 784-5546
Grades: K-5
| 52 students
124 Hitchens Rd
Defiance, PA 16633
(814) 928-4611
Defiance, PA 16633
(814) 928-4611
Grades: PK-6
| 120 students
1 Renaissance Circle
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 652-9114
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 652-9114
Grades: 7-12
| 803 students
233 School Dr
Hyndman, PA 15545
(814) 842-3216
Hyndman, PA 15545
(814) 842-3216
Grades: K-5
| 32 students
268 Rockhill Church Rd
Clearville, PA 15535
(814) 652-9114
Clearville, PA 15535
(814) 652-9114
Grades: K-5
| 81 students
4401 Cortland Road
New Paris, PA 15554
(814) 839-4195
New Paris, PA 15554
(814) 839-4195
Grades: 3-4
| 227 students
152 Nbc Dr
Loysburg, PA 16659
(814) 766-2221
Loysburg, PA 16659
(814) 766-2221
Grades: 6-12
| 486 students
199 Front St
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2975
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2975
Grades: 7-8
| 125 students
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, Breezewood Elementary School and Chestnut Ridge 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 42% (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, Northern Bedford Co Elementary School vs. Bedford Elementary School
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