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 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,714 students in Bedford Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Bedford Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,804 Schools
# Students
3,714 Students
2,526,520 Students
# Teachers
330 Teachers
215,025 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Bedford Central School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 786 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#362 out of 788 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
62%
Graduation Rate
86%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
117 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
3%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,462 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
39%
29%
# Black Students
110 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
3%
16%
# White Students
1,876 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
51%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
148 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
267
173,952
# Students in 1st Grade:
256
175,866
# Students in 2nd Grade:
278
179,876
# Students in 3rd Grade:
230
179,592
# Students in 4th Grade:
283
182,761
# Students in 5th Grade:
255
184,189
# Students in 6th Grade:
247
186,528
# Students in 7th Grade:
271
191,088
# Students in 8th Grade:
303
194,752
# Students in 9th Grade:
335
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
294
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
307
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
349
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
39
36,758
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $39,529 is higher than the state median of $31,087. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $37,337 is higher than the state median of $31,956. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$147 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$139 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$39,529
$31,087
Spending / Student
$37,337
$31,956
Best Bedford Central School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fox Lane High School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
S Bedford Rd
Bedford, NY 10506
(914) 241-6085
Bedford, NY 10506
(914) 241-6085
Grades: 9-12
| 1,302 students
Rank: #22.
Pound Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7 Pound Ridge Rd
Pound Ridge, NY 10576
(914) 764-8133
Pound Ridge, NY 10576
(914) 764-8133
Grades: K-5
| 246 students
Rank: #33.
Bedford Village Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
45 Court St
Bedford, NY 10506
(914) 234-4178
Bedford, NY 10506
(914) 234-4178
Grades: K-5
| 293 students
Rank: #44.
West Patent Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
80 W Patent Rd
Bedford Hills, NY 10507
(914) 666-2190
Bedford Hills, NY 10507
(914) 666-2190
Grades: K-5
| 268 students
Rank: #55.
Bedford Hills Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
123 Babbitt Rd
Bedford Hills, NY 10507
(914) 666-2708
Bedford Hills, NY 10507
(914) 666-2708
Grades: K-5
| 294 students
Rank: #66.
Fox Lane Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
S Bedford Rd
Bedford, NY 10506
(914) 241-6144
Bedford, NY 10506
(914) 241-6144
Grades: 6-8
| 833 students
Rank: #77.
Mount Kisco Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
47 W Hyatt Ave
Mount Kisco, NY 10549
(914) 666-2677
Mount Kisco, NY 10549
(914) 666-2677
Grades: K-5
| 478 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bedford Central School District?
Bedford Central School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,714 students.
What is the rank of Bedford Central School District?
Bedford Central School District is ranked #368 out of 786 school districts in New York (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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?
51% of Bedford Central School District students are White, 39% 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 lower than the New York state average of 12:1.
What is Bedford Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $37,337 is higher than the state median of $31,956. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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