For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 447 students in Bedford, KY.
The top ranked public elementary school in Bedford, KY is Bedford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bedford, KY public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bedford have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Bedford, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bedford Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
204 Mt Pleasant Rd
Bedford, KY 40006
(502) 255-3217
Bedford, KY 40006
(502) 255-3217
Gr: PK-6 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Bedford, Kentucky ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Trimble County Alternative Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
116 Wentworth Ave.
Bedford, KY 40006
(502) 255-3201
Bedford, KY 40006
(502) 255-3201
Gr: 7-12
1029 Hwy 421n
Bedford, KY 40006
(502) 255-7781
Bedford, KY 40006
(502) 255-7781
Gr: 9-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
1089 Hwy 421n
Bedford, KY 40006
(502) 255-7361
Bedford, KY 40006
(502) 255-7361
Gr: 7-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Bedford, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bedford, KY include Bedford Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bedford?
1 public elementary schools are located in Bedford.
What is the racial composition of students in Bedford?
Bedford public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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