| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Ridge School District | Alum Bank | 8/10 Good · 73rd pct | 1,236 | 3 | PK–12 | 7 |
| Northern Bedford County School District | Hopewell | 6/10 Average · 55th pct | 887 | 3 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Bedford Area School District | Bedford | 5/10 Average · 45th pct | 1,706 | 3 | K–12 | 3 |
| Claysburg-Kimmel School District | Queen | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 762 | 3 | K–12 | 1 |
| Everett Area School District | Breezewood | 2/10 Poor · 16th pct | 1,165 | 4 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Tussey Mountain School District | Defiance | 2/10 Poor · 11th pct | 946 | 3 | PK–12 | 4 |
How Bedford County compares
Together they enroll 6,702 students across 19 schools. The largest is Bedford Area School District with 1,706 students. Districts here average 4.5/10, below the Pennsylvania average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Bedford County, Pennsylvania
Bedford County has 6 public school districts covering 23 zip codes. The top-rated district in Bedford County is Chestnut Ridge School District (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (PSSA 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Pennsylvania. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Bedford County, PA?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Bedford County, PA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Bedford County, PA?
Of the districts serving Bedford County, Chestnut Ridge School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 73rd percentile among Pennsylvania school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Pennsylvania reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Pennsylvania and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Pennsylvania only, never across state lines.