Serving 549 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 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 549 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Bedford Road School's attendance zone covers the entire Pleasantville school district, encompassing approximately 2.4 square miles. Typically, it takes families 5-10 minutes to drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being 1.7 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bedford Road School's student population of 549 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
549 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
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 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#555 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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 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?
549 students attend Bedford Road School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Bedford Road School students are White, 24% 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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