For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 523 students in Bedford, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Bedford, IA are Bedford Elementary School and Bedford High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bedford, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Bedford have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Bedford, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bedford Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
906 Pennsylvania St
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2116
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2116
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Bedford High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
906 Pennsylvania St
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Gr: 6-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Bedford, Iowa 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
906 Pennsylvania St Po Box 234
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Gr: 6-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Bedford Learning Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
906 Pennsylvania St Po Box 234
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bedford, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Bedford, IA include Bedford Elementary School and Bedford High School.
How many public schools are located in Bedford?
2 public schools are located in Bedford.
What is the racial composition of students in Bedford?
Bedford public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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