For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,940 students in 24523, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 19 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 24523, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 24523, VA are Liberty Middle School, Liberty High School and Bedford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 24523 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 24523, VA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 24523, VA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1237 Lacey Putney Way
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-7735
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-7735
Gr: 6-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Liberty High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Liberty Minutemen Dr
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-2541
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-2541
Gr: 9-12 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Bedford Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
806 Tiger Trail Road
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-0275
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-0275
Gr: 2-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Bedford County Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
600 Edmund Street
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-1270
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-1270
Rank: n/an/a
807 College St
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-8339
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-8339
Gr: PK-1 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Governor's Health Sciences Academy
Vocational School
600 Edmund Street
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 393-3000
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 393-3000
Rank: n/an/a
Susie G. Gibson Science And Technology Center
Vocational School
600 Edmund St
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-3933
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-3933
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 24523, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 24523, VA include Liberty Middle School, Liberty High School and Bedford Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 24523?
7 public schools are located in 24523.
What percentage of students in 24523 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 24523 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 24523?
24523 public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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