Best Public Schools in Zip Code 15522

Summary:

The 15522 zip code area of Pennsylvania is home to three schools - Bedford Elementary School, Bedford Senior High School, and Bedford Middle School - all part of the Bedford Area School District. These schools serve students from a range of socioeconomic backgrounds, as evidenced by the varying free/reduced lunch rates.

Among the standout schools in this area, Bedford Middle School consistently performs at a high level, ranking 261 out of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's strong performance on PSSA tests, with over 60% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and nearly 50% in Math, exceeds the state averages. Bedford Senior High School also stands out, ranking 212 out of 686 Pennsylvania high schools and earning a 3-star rating. The school's Keystone Exam results are particularly impressive, with over 60% of 11th graders proficient or better in Algebra I, significantly higher than the state average.

The schools in the 15522 zip code area vary in size, with enrollment ranging from 403 students at Bedford Middle School to 766 students at Bedford Elementary School. Spending per student also differs, from $14,143 at Bedford Elementary School to $16,767 at Bedford Senior High School. These variations in resources and student populations may contribute to the unique strengths and challenges faced by each school in the area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2024)	Keystone Exams Biology (2024)	Keystone Exams Literature (2024)	PSSA Math (2024)							PSSA Science (2024)			PSSA English Language Arts (2024)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bedford Elementary School	Public	K-5	3639 Business Route 220	Bedford	15522	Bedford County	Bedford Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 623-4221	750	47	15.9	54.1%	700 (93.3%)	12 (1.6%)	17 (2.3%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.3%)	44.8	947^th of 1526 public elementary schools	37.9%		54	809^th of 1534 public elementary schools	47.3%	138				54.0	30.1	38.1				40.9	71.6		71.6	57.2	41.5	53.4				50.7	$14,143	$1,713	$12,430
Bedford Senior High School	Public	9-12	330 E John St	Bedford	15522	Bedford County	Bedford Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 623-4250	527	40	13.1	48.2%	496 (94.1%)	3 (0.6%)	12 (2.3%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.5%)	68.8	212^th of 686 public high schools	69.1%		66.6	245^th of 674 public high schools	63.6%	33	62.9	54.9	62.3																		$16,767	$546	$16,221
Bedford Middle School	Public	6-8	440 E Watson St	Bedford	15522	Bedford County	Bedford Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 623-4200	404	30	13.6	46.3%	376 (93.1%)	3 (0.7%)	7 (1.7%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.7%)	68.9	261^st of 891 public middle schools	70.7%		70.4	241^st of 893 public middle schools	73.0%	20							47.7	39.0	24.1	37.5		54.5	54.5				58.4	62.8	65.2	62.1	$16,548	$517	$16,031

Cities Near Zip Code 15522

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Bedford	0.46 mi	3	352^nd
Everett	3.78 mi	4	487^th
Fishertown	9.05 mi	1	333^rd
New Paris	9.36 mi	2	122^nd
Loysburg	12.89 mi	3	183^rd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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