For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,000 students in Bedford, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Bedford, KY are Trimble County Jr/sr High School and Bedford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bedford, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Bedford have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bedford, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Trimble County Jr/sr High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1029 Hwy 421n
Bedford, KY 40006
(502) 255-7781
Bedford, KY 40006
(502) 255-7781
Grades: 7-12
| 553 students
Rank: #22.
Bedford Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
204 Mt Pleasant Rd
Bedford, KY 40006
(502) 255-3217
Bedford, KY 40006
(502) 255-3217
Grades: PK-6
| 447 students
Bedford, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Trimble County Alternative Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
116 Wentworth Ave.
Bedford, KY 40006
(502) 255-3201
Bedford, KY 40006
(502) 255-3201
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
1029 Hwy 421n
Bedford, KY 40006
(502) 255-7781
Bedford, KY 40006
(502) 255-7781
Grades: 9-12
| 362 students
1089 Hwy 421n
Bedford, KY 40006
(502) 255-7361
Bedford, KY 40006
(502) 255-7361
Grades: 7-8
| 205 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bedford, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Bedford, KY include Trimble County Jr/sr High School and Bedford Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bedford?
2 public schools are located in Bedford.
What is the racial composition of students in Bedford?
Bedford public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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