Top 5 Best Bedford Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,967 students in Bedford, OH.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bedford, OH are Carylwood Intermediate School, Columbus Intermediate School and Glendale Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bedford, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bedford have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Bedford, OH (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carylwood Intermediate School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1387 Caryl Dr
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 439-4509
Grades: 3-5
| 241 students
Rank: #22.
Columbus Intermediate School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
23600 Columbus Rd
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 786-3322
Grades: 3-5
| 353 students
Rank: #33.
Glendale Primary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 W Glendale St
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 439-4227
Grades: PK-2
| 304 students
Rank: #44.
Heskett Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5771 Perkins Rd
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 439-4450
Grades: 6-8
| 579 students
Rank: #55.
Central Primary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
799 Washington St
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 439-4225
Grades: PK-2
| 396 students
Rank: #66.
Excel
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
485 Northfield Rd
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 786-3506
Grades: 3-12
| 94 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Bedford, Ohio

Bedford, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
24200 Aurora Rd
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 439-4503
Grades: 6
| 308 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Bedford, OH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bedford, OH include Carylwood Intermediate School, Columbus Intermediate School and Glendale Primary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bedford?
6 public elementary schools are located in Bedford.
What is the racial composition of students in Bedford?
Bedford public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Bedford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Bedford include: Central Primary School vs. Glendale Primary School, Glendale Primary School vs. Central Primary School

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