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Best Bedford County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,193 students in Bedford County, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bedford County, PA are Chestnut Ridge Sr. High School, Northern Bedford County Middle School and Bedford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bedford County, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Bedford County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Bedford County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chestnut Ridge Sr. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2588 Quaker Valley Road
New Paris, PA 15554
(814) 839-4195
Gr: 8-12 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Northern Bedford County Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
152 Nbc Dr
Loysburg, PA 16659
(814) 766-2221
Gr: 6-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Bedford Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
440 E Watson St
Bedford, PA 15522
(814) 623-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Chestnut Ridge Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3281 Valley Road
Fishertown, PA 15539
(814) 839-4195
Gr: 3-7 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Tussey Mountain Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
199 Front St
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2975
Gr: 5-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #66.
Everett Area Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Renaissance Circle
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 652-9114
Gr: 6-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Hope For Hyndman Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
130 School Drive
Hyndman, PA 15545
(814) 842-3918
Gr: K-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Bedford County, PA

Bedford County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Chaneysville-cove Elementary School (Closed 2009)
312 Chaneysville Cove Rd
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 784-5546
Gr: K-5 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Defiance Gr School (Closed 2018)
124 Hitchens Rd
Defiance, PA 16633
(814) 928-4611
Gr: PK-6 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Everett Area Junior Senior High School (Closed 2007)
1 Renaissance Circle
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 652-9114
Gr: 7-12 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Hyndman Mshs (Closed 2013)
130 School Dr
Hyndman, PA 15545
(814) 842-3918
Gr: 6-12
Hyndmanlondonderry Elementary School (Closed 2013)
233 School Dr
Hyndman, PA 15545
(814) 842-3216
Gr: K-5 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Mann-monroe Elementary School (Closed 2014)
268 Rockhill Church Rd
Clearville, PA 15535
(814) 652-9114
Gr: K-5 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
New Paris Center Elementary School (Closed 2015)
4401 Cortland Road
New Paris, PA 15554
(814) 839-4195
Gr: 3-4 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Northern Bedford County Ms/shs (Closed 2023)
152 Nbc Dr
Loysburg, PA 16659
(814) 766-2221
Gr: 6-12 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Tussey Mountain Junior High School (Closed 2018)
199 Front St
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2975
Gr: 7-8 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Bedford County, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bedford County, PA include Chestnut Ridge Sr. High School, Northern Bedford County Middle School and Bedford Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bedford County?
7 public middle schools are located in Bedford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bedford County?
Bedford County public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Bedford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Bedford County include: Chestnut Ridge Middle School vs. Bedford Middle School, Bedford Middle School vs. Chestnut Ridge Middle School

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