For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,255 students in Bedford, NY (there are 2 private schools, serving 554 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Bedford, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Bedford, NY are Bedford Village Elementary School, Fox Lane Middle School and Fox Lane High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bedford, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Bedford have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bedford, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bedford Village Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
45 Court St
Bedford, NY 10506
(914) 234-4178
Bedford, NY 10506
(914) 234-4178
Gr: K-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Fox Lane Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
S Bedford Rd
Bedford, NY 10506
(914) 241-6144
Bedford, NY 10506
(914) 241-6144
Gr: 6-8 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Fox Lane High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
S Bedford Rd
Bedford, NY 10506
(914) 241-6085
Bedford, NY 10506
(914) 241-6085
Gr: 9-12 | 1,155 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bedford, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Bedford, NY include Bedford Village Elementary School, Fox Lane Middle School and Fox Lane High School.
How many public schools are located in Bedford?
3 public schools are located in Bedford.
What percentage of students in Bedford go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in Bedford are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bedford?
Bedford public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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