📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (PSSA 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 5 Rated Districts in Bedford County, PA
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Chestnut Ridge School District | Fishertown | 8/10 Good | 73rd |
| #2 | Northern Bedford County School District | Loysburg | 6/10 Average | 55th |
| #3 | Bedford Area School District | Bedford | 5/10 Average | 45th |
| #4 | Everett Area School District | Everett | 2/10 Poor | 16th |
| #5 | Tussey Mountain School District | Saxton | 2/10 Poor | 11th |
Best School Districts in Bedford County, Pennsylvania (2026)
This page lists the 5 public school districts headquartered in Bedford County, Pennsylvania that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using PSSA 2024–25 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Pennsylvania, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Bedford County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Bedford County, Pennsylvania? ▼
Among the 5 rated districts in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, the highest-rated is Chestnut Ridge School District (Fishertown), rated 8/10 (Good) and in the 73rd percentile of Pennsylvania districts on PSSA 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (PSSA 2024–25), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Pennsylvania and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.