| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Ridge School District | Alum Bank | 8/10 Good · 73rd pct | 1,236 | 3 | PK–12 | 5 |
| 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 |
| Everett Area School District | Breezewood | 2/10 Poor · 16th pct | 1,165 | 4 | K–12 | 4 |
| Tussey Mountain School District | Broad Top | 2/10 Poor · 11th pct | 946 | 3 | PK–12 | 9 |
How Bedford County compares
Together they enroll 5,940 students across 16 schools. The largest is Bedford Area School District with 1,706 students. Districts here average 4.6/10, below the Pennsylvania average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Bedford County, Pennsylvania
Bedford County has 5 public school districts covering 25 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 (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Pennsylvania. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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