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ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ - Established 2003
The Hawthorn School
Rippowam Cisqua School

Bedford ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

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 (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
50% of private schools in Bedford, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Bedford ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (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
(15)
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The Hawthorn School Photo
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 ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ Trends (10-Year)

2
ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s
554
Students
-20.7% (-145 students) 10-yr
$20,500
Avg. Tuition
-60.6% (-$31,500) 2-yr
16
Avg. Class Size
-11.1% (-2 students) 10-yr
29%
Students of Color
+383.3% (+23.0 pp) 10-yr
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
424,624 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´

YearBedford, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
2025287246179
2024269238172
2023267238174
2022443250185
2021443245180
2020309242171
2019301247175
2018301245172
2017318242180
2016350241178
2015350230167
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% Students of Color
29%
39%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBedford, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202521%40%34%
202412%40%34%
202322%40%33%
20228%40%33%
20218%41%32%
202013%41%32%
201923%40%31%
201821%39%31%
201715%40%32%
20166%40%32%
20156%41%32%
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0.34
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearBedford, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20250.350.600.65
20240.270.600.65
20230.270.620.65
20220.160.620.64
20210.160.620.64
20200.290.620.64
20190.270.610.63
20180.270.610.63
20170.320.610.61
20160.350.620.61
20150.350.620.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
949 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
19 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearBedford, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20253%4%5%
20243%4%5%
20233%4%5%
20223%5%4%
20213%5%4%
20203%4%4%
20193%5%4%
20183%5%4%
20172%4%4%
20162%4%4%
20152%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
26 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBedford, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20254%8%9%
20244%8%9%
20234%9%9%
20222%9%8%
20212%9%9%
20205%9%9%
20194%10%8%
20184%10%8%
20174%9%8%
20164%9%8%
20154%9%8%
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# Black Students
20 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
3%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearBedford, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20253%8%7%
20243%8%7%
20233%9%8%
20224%9%7%
20214%9%7%
20203%9%8%
20193%9%7%
20183%9%7%
20173%11%7%
20163%11%7%
20153%11%8%
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# White Students
539 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
80%
60%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBedford, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202580%59%52%
202485%59%52%
202385%57%52%
202291%57%54%
202191%57%54%
202084%58%54%
201985%58%56%
201885%58%56%
201782%58%58%
201680%58%58%
201580%58%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
538 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
67 Students
81,407 Students
% of Others Students
10%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBedford, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202510%20%26%
20245%20%26%
20235%20%25%
20205%19%24%
20195%18%24%
20185%18%23%
20179%18%22%
201611%18%22%
201511%18%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
91 Teachers
41,520 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBedford, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
20256:110:111:1
20246:110:111:1
20236:111:111:1
20226:111:111:1
20216:111:111:1
20207:111:112:1
20197:111:112:1
20187:111:112:1
20178:111:112:1
20166:111:112:1
20156:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
76%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearBedford, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202585%76%55%
202485%75%54%
202385%75%54%
202278%76%54%
202178%74%54%
202084%74%54%
201984%73%53%
201884%73%53%
201790%72%53%
201690%73%52%
201590%72%52%
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Average Class Size
16 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearBedford, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
2025161515
2024171515
2023171515
2022161515
2021161515
2020171515
2019171615
2018171615
2017181615
2016181615
2015181615
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$20,500
$21,574

Tuition Cost Trends (2023-2025)

YearBedford, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
2025$36,250$22,300$15,012
2024$52,000$21,636$13,254
2023$52,000$21,117$12,626
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Average % on Financial Aid
43%
33%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2017-2025)

YearBedford, NY AvgNew York (NY)National
202543%34%34%
202435%33%34%
202335%34%34%
202225%34%33%
202125%33%33%
202025%33%32%
201925%32%31%
201825%32%30%
201725%31%30%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,560
$9,892
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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