Public schools in Bedford, IN
9 open public schools with an address in Bedford, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,556
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Indiana median 14.8:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Bedford public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Bedford, IN: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,556 students, an average of 395 per school. The largest campus is Bedford-North Lawrence High School (1,268 students), and the largest elementary school is Parkview Elementary School (528).
North Lawrence Com Schools operates the most schools here (8), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, lower than the statewide school median of 14.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 61% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Bedford
Elementary schools in Bedford
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence County Independent Schools Lawrence County Independent Schools · Charter | KG–08 | 205 | 13.7:1 | |
| Lincoln Elementary School North Lawrence Com Schools | KG–06 | 307 | 14.7:1 | |
| Needmore Elementary School North Lawrence Com Schools | KG–06 | 223 | 13.1:1 | |
| Parkview Elementary School North Lawrence Com Schools | PK–06 | 528 | 12.2:1 | |
| Shawswick Elementary School North Lawrence Com Schools | KG–06 | 507 | 15.7:1 |
Middle schools in Bedford
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Middle School North Lawrence Com Schools | 07–08 | 518 | 16.1:1 |
High schools in Bedford
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford-North Lawrence High School North Lawrence Com Schools | 09–12 | 1,268 | 17.3:1 | |
| North Lawrence Career Center North Lawrence Com Schools · Career and Technical School | 06–12 | 0 | 0:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Bedford
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Playful Pathways North Lawrence Com Schools | PK–PK | 0 | 0:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White91.1%
- Hispanic3.5%
- Black0.8%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Bedford schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,556 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Bedford
How many public schools are in Bedford, IN?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Bedford: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 3,556 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Bedford?
Schools with an address in Bedford belong to 2 education agencies, led by North Lawrence Com Schools (8 schools), Lawrence County Independent Schools (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Bedford?
Bedford-North Lawrence High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Bedford, with 1,268 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Bedford?
Yes. 1 of the 9 public schools in Bedford are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Lawrence County Independent Schools. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Bedford schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Bedford public schools is 13.7:1, lower than the Indiana school median of 14.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Bedford guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Indiana cities