Bedford El Sch vs Chestnut Ridge Central El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bedford El Sch
Bedford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
764 students
Chestnut Ridge Central El Sch
New Paris · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
303 students
| Measure | Bedford El Sch Bedford, Pennsylvania | Chestnut Ridge Central El Sch New Paris, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #893 of 1,627 | #966 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #21367 of 50,301 | #23599 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 764 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 764 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.1% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | – |
| Math proficiency | 48% | – |
| city | Bedford | New Paris |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bedford El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.4 vs 52.2).
- •Bedford El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.1% vs 66.7%).
- •Chestnut Ridge Central El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.6).
- •Bedford El Sch is the larger school with 764 students compared with 303.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bedford El Sch better than Chestnut Ridge Central El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Bedford El Sch ranks higher (55.4 vs 52.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bedford El Sch and Chestnut Ridge Central El Sch?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Bedford and New Paris in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bedford El Sch: 764. Chestnut Ridge Central El Sch: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bedford El Sch and Chestnut Ridge Central El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Bedford El Sch is 893rd of 1,627 and Chestnut Ridge Central El Sch is 966th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).