For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 280 students in Bedford, IA.
The top ranked public preschool in Bedford, IA is Bedford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bedford, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Bedford have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Bedford, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bedford Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
906 Pennsylvania St
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2116
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2116
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Bedford, Iowa 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
906 Pennsylvania St Po Box 234
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Grades: 6-12
| 306 students
Bedford Learning Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
906 Pennsylvania St Po Box 234
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Bedford, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Bedford, IA include Bedford Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Bedford?
1 public preschools are located in Bedford.
What is the racial composition of students in Bedford?
Bedford public preschools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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