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Best Bedford 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 128 students in Bedford, PA.
100% of private elementary schools in Bedford, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Methodist).

草榴社区 Elementary 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
206,438 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
22 Teachers
18,972 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
196 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
7,529 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
10,151 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
2 Students
21,219 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%
# White Students
103 Students
129,248 Students
% White Students
78%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
182 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
39,617 Students
% of Others Students
17%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Bedford, PA?
3 private elementary schools are located in Bedford, PA.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Bedford?
100% of private elementary schools in Bedford are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Methodist).

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