For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,108 students in Bedford County, PA.
The top ranked public preschools in Bedford County, PA are Northern Bedford Co Elementary School and Tussey Mountain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bedford County, PA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Bedford County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Bedford County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northern Bedford Co Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
217 Nbc Dr
Loysburg, PA 16659
(814) 766-2221
Loysburg, PA 16659
(814) 766-2221
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Tussey Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1110 Mifflin St
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2934
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2934
Gr: PK-4 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
2534 Quaker Valley Road
New Paris, PA 15554
(814) 839-4195
New Paris, PA 15554
(814) 839-4195
Gr: PK-2 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Bedford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
312 Chaneysville Cove Rd
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 784-5546
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 784-5546
Gr: K-5 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
124 Hitchens Rd
Defiance, PA 16633
(814) 928-4611
Defiance, PA 16633
(814) 928-4611
Gr: PK-6 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
1 Renaissance Circle
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 652-9114
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 652-9114
Gr: 7-12 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
233 School Dr
Hyndman, PA 15545
(814) 842-3216
Hyndman, PA 15545
(814) 842-3216
Gr: K-5 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
268 Rockhill Church Rd
Clearville, PA 15535
(814) 652-9114
Clearville, PA 15535
(814) 652-9114
Gr: K-5 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
4401 Cortland Road
New Paris, PA 15554
(814) 839-4195
New Paris, PA 15554
(814) 839-4195
Gr: 3-4 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
152 Nbc Dr
Loysburg, PA 16659
(814) 766-2221
Loysburg, PA 16659
(814) 766-2221
Gr: 6-12 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
199 Front St
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2975
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2975
Gr: 7-8 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Bedford County, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in Bedford County, PA include Northern Bedford Co Elementary School and Tussey Mountain Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Bedford County?
3 public preschools are located in Bedford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bedford County?
Bedford County public preschools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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