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Bedford Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 554 students in Bedford, NY, 20% of all K-12 students in Bedford, NY are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
50% of private schools in Bedford, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Bedford Private Schools (2026-27)

Rippowam Cisqua School Photo
Rippowam Cisqua School
Gr: PK-8 | 368 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 14
439 Cantitoe Street
Bedford, NY 10506
(914) 244-1205
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The Hawthorn School
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
483 Old Post Rd
Bedford, NY 10506
(914) 234-7914
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Bedford, NY Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
554
Students
$20,500
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
29%
Students of Color
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Bedford)
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,795 Schools
# Students
554 Students
424,657 Students
% Students of Color
29%
39%
0.34
0.59
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
949 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
20 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
3%
8%
# White Students
539 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
80%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
67 Students
81,171 Students
% of Others Students
10%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
91 Teachers
41,688 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
75%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$20,500
$21,768
Average % on Financial Aid
43%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,560
$11,416
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Bedford, NY?
The top ranked private schools in Bedford, NY is Rippowam Cisqua School.
How many private schools are located in Bedford?
2 private schools are located in Bedford.
What percentage of students in Bedford go to private school?
20% of all K-12 students in Bedford are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bedford?
50% of private schools in Bedford are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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