For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,847 students in Bedford, OH (there are , serving 89 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Bedford, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Bedford, OH are Carylwood Intermediate School, Columbus Intermediate School and Glendale Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bedford, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Bedford have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Bedford, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carylwood Intermediate School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1387 Caryl Dr
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 439-4509
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 439-4509
Grades: 3-5
| 241 students
Rank: #22.
Columbus Intermediate School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
23600 Columbus Rd
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 786-3322
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 786-3322
Grades: 3-5
| 353 students
Rank: #33.
Glendale Primary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Glendale St
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 439-4227
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 439-4227
Grades: PK-2
| 304 students
Rank: #44.
Heskett Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5771 Perkins Rd
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 439-4450
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 439-4450
Grades: 6-8
| 579 students
Rank: #55.
Central Primary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
799 Washington St
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 439-4225
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 439-4225
Grades: PK-2
| 396 students
Rank: #66.
Bedford High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
481 Northfield Rd
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 786-3522
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 786-3522
Grades: 9-12
| 880 students
Rank: #77.
Excel
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
485 Northfield Rd
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 786-3506
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 786-3506
Grades: 3-12
| 94 students
Bedford, Ohio ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
24200 Aurora Rd
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 439-4503
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 439-4503
Grades: 6
| 308 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bedford, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Bedford, OH include Carylwood Intermediate School, Columbus Intermediate School and Glendale Primary School.
How many public schools are located in Bedford?
7 public schools are located in Bedford.
What percentage of students in Bedford go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Bedford are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bedford?
Bedford public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Bedford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bedford include: Central Primary School vs. Glendale Primary School, Glendale Primary School vs. Central Primary School
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