Best Bedford Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,271 students in Bedford, VA.

The top ranked public elementary schools in Bedford, VA are Liberty Middle School and Bedford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Bedford, VA public elementary schools have an score of 59% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and score of 64% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bedford have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Bedford, VA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Liberty Middle School

(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
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1237 Lacey Putney Way
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-7735

Gr: 6-8 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Rank: #22.

Bedford Elementary School

(Math: 60% | Reading: 50-54%)
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806 Tiger Trail Road
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-0275

Gr: 2-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Rank: n/an/a

Bedford Primary

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807 College St
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-8339

Gr: PK-1 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

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Bedford, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Body Camp Elementary School (Closed 2016)

3420 Body Camp Rd
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 297-7391

Gr: PK-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Bedford, VA?

The top ranked public elementary schools in Bedford, VA include Liberty Middle School and Bedford Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Bedford?

3 public elementary schools are located in Bedford.

What is the racial composition of students in Bedford?

Bedford public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).