For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 243 students in Bedford, IA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Bedford, IA is Bedford High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bedford, IA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 92% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Bedford have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Bedford, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bedford High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
906 Pennsylvania St
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Gr: 6-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Bedford, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
906 Pennsylvania St Po Box 234
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Gr: 6-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Bedford Learning Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
906 Pennsylvania St Po Box 234
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Bedford, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bedford, IA include Bedford High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bedford?
1 public middle schools are located in Bedford.
What is the racial composition of students in Bedford?
Bedford public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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