For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,193 students in Bedford County, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Bedford County, PA are Chestnut Ridge Sr. High School, Chestnut Ridge Middle School and Northern Bedford County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bedford County, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Bedford County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Bedford County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chestnut Ridge Sr. High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2588 Quaker Valley Road
New Paris, PA 15554
(814) 839-4195
New Paris, PA 15554
(814) 839-4195
Grades: 8-12
| 503 students
Rank: #22.
Chestnut Ridge Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3281 Valley Road
Fishertown, PA 15539
(814) 839-4195
Fishertown, PA 15539
(814) 839-4195
Grades: 3-7
| 403 students
Rank: #33.
Northern Bedford County Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
152 Nbc Dr
Loysburg, PA 16659
(814) 766-2221
Loysburg, PA 16659
(814) 766-2221
Grades: 6-8
| 198 students
Rank: #44.
Bedford Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
440 E Watson St
Bedford, PA 15522
(814) 623-4200
Bedford, PA 15522
(814) 623-4200
Grades: 6-8
| 404 students
Rank: #55.
Tussey Mountain Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
199 Front St
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2975
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2975
Grades: 5-8
| 257 students
Rank: #66.
Everett Area Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Renaissance Circle
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 652-9114
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 652-9114
Grades: 6-8
| 290 students
Rank: #77.
Hope For Hyndman Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
130 School Drive
Hyndman, PA 15545
(814) 842-3918
Hyndman, PA 15545
(814) 842-3918
Grades: K-12
| 138 students
Bedford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
312 Chaneysville Cove Rd
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 784-5546
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 784-5546
Grades: K-5
| 52 students
124 Hitchens Rd
Defiance, PA 16633
(814) 928-4611
Defiance, PA 16633
(814) 928-4611
Grades: PK-6
| 120 students
1 Renaissance Circle
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 652-9114
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 652-9114
Grades: 7-12
| 803 students
233 School Dr
Hyndman, PA 15545
(814) 842-3216
Hyndman, PA 15545
(814) 842-3216
Grades: K-5
| 32 students
268 Rockhill Church Rd
Clearville, PA 15535
(814) 652-9114
Clearville, PA 15535
(814) 652-9114
Grades: K-5
| 81 students
4401 Cortland Road
New Paris, PA 15554
(814) 839-4195
New Paris, PA 15554
(814) 839-4195
Grades: 3-4
| 227 students
152 Nbc Dr
Loysburg, PA 16659
(814) 766-2221
Loysburg, PA 16659
(814) 766-2221
Grades: 6-12
| 486 students
199 Front St
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2975
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2975
Grades: 7-8
| 125 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Bedford County, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Bedford County, PA include Chestnut Ridge Sr. High School, Chestnut Ridge Middle School and Northern Bedford County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bedford County?
7 public middle schools are located in Bedford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bedford County?
Bedford County public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Bedford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Bedford County include: Bedford Middle School vs. Chestnut Ridge Middle School, Chestnut Ridge Middle School vs. Bedford Middle School
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