Top Rankings
Bedford Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,538 students in Bedford Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New York.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Bedford Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
3,538 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
332 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bedford Central School District, which is ranked #292 of all 1,009 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#283 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
78%
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
10%
% Hispanic
41%
30%
% Black
3%
16%
% White
49%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $41,495 is higher than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $39,194 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$147 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$139 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$41,495
$31,307
Spending / Student
$39,194
$32,183
Best Bedford Central School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bedford Village Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
45 Court St
Bedford, NY 10506
(914) 234-4178
Bedford, NY 10506
(914) 234-4178
Grades: K-5
| 303 students
Rank: #22.
West Patent Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
80 W Patent Rd
Bedford Hills, NY 10507
(914) 666-2190
Bedford Hills, NY 10507
(914) 666-2190
Grades: K-5
| 241 students
Rank: #33.
Bedford Hills Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
123 Babbitt Rd
Bedford Hills, NY 10507
(914) 666-2708
Bedford Hills, NY 10507
(914) 666-2708
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Rank: #44.
Pound Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7 Pound Ridge Rd
Pound Ridge, NY 10576
(914) 764-8133
Pound Ridge, NY 10576
(914) 764-8133
Grades: K-5
| 207 students
Rank: #55.
Fox Lane Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
S Bedford Rd
Bedford, NY 10506
(914) 241-6144
Bedford, NY 10506
(914) 241-6144
Grades: 6-8
| 776 students
Rank: #66.
Fox Lane High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
S Bedford Rd
Bedford, NY 10506
(914) 241-6085
Bedford, NY 10506
(914) 241-6085
Grades: 9-12
| 1,218 students
Rank: #77.
Mount Kisco Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
47 W Hyatt Ave
Mount Kisco, NY 10549
(914) 666-2677
Mount Kisco, NY 10549
(914) 666-2677
Grades: PK-5
| 494 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bedford Central School District?
Bedford Central School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,538 students.
What is the rank of Bedford Central School District?
Bedford Central School District is ranked #292 out of 1,009 school districts in New York (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bedford Central School District?
49% of Bedford Central School District students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bedford Central School District?
Bedford Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Bedford Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $39,194 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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