For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,526 students in Bedford, TX (there are 5 private schools, serving 136 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Bedford, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%). Bedford has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Texas.
The top ranked public schools in Bedford, TX are Bedford Heights Elementary School, Harwood J High School and Bedford J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bedford, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Bedford have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bedford, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bedford Heights Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1000 Cummings Dr
Bedford, TX 76021
(817) 788-3150
Bedford, TX 76021
(817) 788-3150
Grades: PK-6
| 638 students
Rank: #22.
Harwood J High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3000 Martin Dr
Bedford, TX 76021
(817) 354-3360
Bedford, TX 76021
(817) 354-3360
Grades: 7-9
| 1,014 students
Rank: #33.
Bedford J High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
325 Carolyn Dr
Bedford, TX 76021
(817) 788-3101
Bedford, TX 76021
(817) 788-3101
Grades: 7-9
| 1,001 students
Rank: #44.
Meadow Creek Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3001 Harwood
Bedford, TX 76021
(817) 354-3500
Bedford, TX 76021
(817) 354-3500
Grades: PK-6
| 649 students
Rank: #55.
Spring Garden Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2400 Cummings Rd
Bedford, TX 76021
(817) 354-3395
Bedford, TX 76021
(817) 354-3395
Grades: PK-6
| 602 students
Rank: #66.
Stonegate Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 Bedford Euless Rd
Bedford, TX 76022
(817) 285-3250
Bedford, TX 76022
(817) 285-3250
Grades: PK-6
| 486 students
Rank: #77.
Bell Manor Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 Winchester Way
Bedford, TX 76022
(817) 354-3370
Bedford, TX 76022
(817) 354-3370
Grades: PK-6
| 568 students
Rank: #88.
Shady Brook Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2601 Shady Brook Dr
Bedford, TX 76021
(817) 354-3513
Bedford, TX 76021
(817) 354-3513
Grades: PK-6
| 568 students
Rank: n/an/a
Buinger Cte Academy
Alternative School
1849e Central Dr
Bedford, TX 76022
(817) 354-3542
Bedford, TX 76022
(817) 354-3542
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Homebound
Alternative School
1100 Raider Dr
Bedford, TX 76022
(817) 399-2295
Bedford, TX 76022
(817) 399-2295
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Bedford, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Tarrant Co J J A E P (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2701 Kimbo Rd
Bedford, TX 76022
(817) 283-4461
Bedford, TX 76022
(817) 283-4461
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Tarrant County J J A E P High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1849 Central Dr
Bedford, TX 76022
(817) 283-4461
Bedford, TX 76022
(817) 283-4461
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
Transition Program (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
1849f Central Dr
Bedford, TX 76022
(817) 399-2047
Bedford, TX 76022
(817) 399-2047
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bedford, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Bedford, TX include Bedford Heights Elementary School, Harwood J High School and Bedford J High School. Bedford has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Texas.
How many public schools are located in Bedford?
10 public schools are located in Bedford.
What percentage of students in Bedford go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Bedford are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bedford?
Bedford public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Bedford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bedford include: Bedford J High School vs. Harwood J High School, Harwood J High School vs. Bedford J High School, Shady Brook Elementary School vs. Stonegate Elementary School
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