草榴社区

Best Bedford 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 128 students in Bedford, PA (there are , serving 1,673 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Bedford, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
100% of private schools in Bedford, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Methodist).

草榴社区 Schools in Bedford, PA (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Christian Light School
(Mennonite)
128 Christian Light Rd
Bedford, PA 15522
(814) 623-9445
Gr: 1-11 | 40 students
Friends Cove Mennonite School
(Methodist)
4791 Main Rd
Bedford, PA 15522
(814) 847-9332
Gr: 1-10 | 43 students
St. Thomas The Apostle Elementary School
(Catholic)
(1)
129 W Penn St
Bedford, PA 15522
(814) 623-8873
Gr: PK-5 | 45 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Bedford)
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
128 Students
273,842 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
22 Teachers
24,056 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.60
# American Indian Students
1 Student
350 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
9,508 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
12,735 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
2 Students
27,419 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%
# White Students
103 Students
159,795 Students
% White Students
78%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
23 Students
64,812 Students
% of Others Students
17%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Bedford, PA?
3 private schools are located in Bedford, PA.
What percentage of students in Bedford go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Bedford are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bedford?
100% of private schools in Bedford are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Methodist).

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