For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 269 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 92% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), 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 5% 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 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Bedford, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bedford Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
906 Pennsylvania St
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2116
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2116
Gr: PK-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
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 28% (majority Hispanic).
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