For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 673 students in Bedford, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bedford, OH are Heskett Middle School and Excel. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bedford, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Bedford have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Bedford, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heskett Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5771 Perkins Rd
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 439-4450
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 439-4450
Gr: 6-8 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Excel
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
485 Northfield Rd
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 786-3506
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 786-3506
Gr: 3-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Bedford, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
24200 Aurora Rd
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 439-4503
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 439-4503
Gr: 6 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Bedford, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bedford, OH include Heskett Middle School and Excel.
How many public middle schools are located in Bedford?
2 public middle schools are located in Bedford.
What is the racial composition of students in Bedford?
Bedford public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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