St. Vincent De Paul School Photo

Best Bedford Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 308 students in Bedford, IN (there are 9 public schools, serving 3,556 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Bedford, IN are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Bedford, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Private Schools in Bedford, IN (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Jcs Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
527 15th St
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-5258
Gr: PK-5 | 44 students
St. Vincent De Paul School
St. Vincent De Paul School Photo
(Catholic)
923 18th St
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-2540
Gr: PK-8 | 194 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
Stone City Christian Academy
(Christian)
(1)
1813 26th St
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-8551
Gr: K-12 | 70 students

Overview

This Town (Bedford)
This State (IN)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
308 Students
122,501 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
23 Teachers
9,098 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.60
# American Indian Students
1 Student
274 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
n/a
6,680 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
243 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
78%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
88 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
51 Students
30,727 Students
% of Others Students
17%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Bedford, IN?
3 private schools are located in Bedford, IN.
What percentage of students in Bedford go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Bedford are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bedford?
100% of private schools in Bedford are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Bedford are often viewed compared to one another?

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