For the 2025 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 18% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 47%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heskett Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5771 Perkins Rd
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 439-4450
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 439-4450
Grades: 6-8
| 579 students
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
Grades: 3-12
| 94 students
Bedford, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
24200 Aurora Rd
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 439-4503
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 439-4503
Grades: 6
| 308 students
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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