Bedford Road School

289 Bedford Rd
Pleasantville, NY 10570
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 573 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Bedford Road School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 573 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 20% in NY
  • : 78% (Top 20%)
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bedford Road School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Bedford Road School's student population of 573 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
573 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Enter to Learn, Go Forth to Serve

School Rankings

Bedford Road School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bedford Road School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#555 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
78%
52%
69%
49%
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
23%
30%
Black
1%
15%
White
66%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bedford Road School's ranking?
Bedford Road School is ranked #555 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Bedford Road School often compared to?
Bedford Road Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Todd Elementary School, Bedford Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Bedford Road School?
573 students attend Bedford Road School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Bedford Road School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bedford Road School?
Bedford Road School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bedford Road School offer ?
Bedford Road School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bedford Road School part of?
Bedford Road School is part of Pleasantville Union Free School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 573 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 78% (Top 20%)
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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