6.7public avg / 10

Best Schools in Bedford, Texas

9 schools in the directory · 7 Elementary · 2 Middle

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 8

Private: 1

Districts: 1

Comparable public avg (8): 6.7/10

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Use this page to compare every school in Bedford by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Elementary · Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.

Middle · Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.

The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Bedford are Spring Garden EL (7.8/10), Bedford Heights EL (7.4/10), and Harwood J H (7.3/10), among 8 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored.

Schools

8 public · 1 private

Avg Score

6.7

8 public schools · out of 10

District

serving the city

Schools

8 public · 1 private

Avg Score

6.7

8 public schools · out of 10

District

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

Spring Garden EL

Rates 7.8/10 despite 47% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Bedford public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Stonegate EL

STAAR proficiency rose +8.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Bedford public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Bedford

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (8 rated schools; 9 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Spring Garden EL	7.8 / 10	Elementary	+1.0	82th
2	Bedford Heights EL	7.4 / 10	Elementary	-0.1	73th
3	Harwood J H	7.3 / 10	Middle	+0.4	71th
4	Shady Brook EL	7.0 / 10	Elementary	+0.7	63th
5	Stonegate EL	6.8 / 10	Elementary	+0.7	58th
6	Meadow Creek EL	6.6 / 10	Elementary	-0.7	53th
7	Bedford J H	5.9 / 10	Middle	-0.9	37th
8	Bell Manor EL	4.7 / 10	Elementary	-1.1	14th

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About Schools in Bedford, Texas

Bedford, Texas is home to 9 schools, including 8 public schools and 1 private school. The city's schools span 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools.

The 8 public schools in this comparison average 6.7 out of 10 on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-scoring public school in this comparison is Spring Garden EL with a composite score of 7.8/10.

Bedford is served by 1 school district: HURST-EULESS-BEDFORD ISD. These districts collectively serve 23,226 students.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

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Elementary Schools

7 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Spring Garden EL 602 students · Pre-K–6th	602	Pre-K–6th	7.8
2	Bedford Heights EL 638 students · Pre-K–6th	638	Pre-K–6th	7.4
3	Shady Brook EL 568 students · Pre-K–6th	568	Pre-K–6th	7.0
4	Stonegate EL 486 students · Pre-K–6th	486	Pre-K–6th	6.8
5	Meadow Creek EL 649 students · Pre-K–6th	649	Pre-K–6th	6.6
6	Bell Manor EL 568 students · Pre-K–6th	568	Pre-K–6th	4.7
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Montessori at the CourtyardPrivate 5 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	5	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated

Middle Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Harwood J H 1,014 students · 7th–9th	1,014	7th–9th	7.3
2	Bedford J H 1,001 students · 7th–9th	1,001	7th–9th	5.9

Schools in Bedford

Bedford, Texas · 9 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 7
Middle: 2

Resources

🔍Google "Bedford schools"🏫GreatSchools Bedford 📊Niche Bedford Rankings 📍Google Maps: Schools 🗺️Texas state profile 🗺️All states

School District

HURST-EULESS-BEDFORD ISD

33 schools · 23,226 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Bedford, Texas

How many schools are in Bedford, Texas?

Bedford has 9 schools, including 8 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Bedford, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 8 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Bedford is 6.7 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Bedford, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Bedford on MySchoolScout is Spring Garden EL with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What is the best elementary school in Bedford, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Bedford on MySchoolScout is Spring Garden EL with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What is the best middle school in Bedford, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Bedford on MySchoolScout is Harwood J H with a composite score of 7.3/10.

How many school districts serve Bedford, Texas?

Bedford is served by 1 school district: Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD.

Are there private schools in Bedford, Texas?

Yes, Bedford has 1 private school alongside 8 public schools.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Bedford, Texas?

Among 8 public schools in Bedford that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 16.2:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Bedford, Texas?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education sources. Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.