Bedford Public School
59 Bedford Dr · Stratford · N5A5J7 · Avon Maitland DSB
Counting 3 km around Stratford, Bedford Public School is one of 11 elementary schools. Every school in and around Stratford →
What stands out about Bedford Public School
- 480 students, well above the 335 of a typical elementary school in Ontario.
- On the measures with a value, it lands in the second fifth in Ontario.
- On Grade 6 math it reaches 74%, above the 51% in Ontario.
- An English public school, run by Avon Maitland DSB.
How Bedford Public School does on Ontario’s tests
EQAO’s Grade 3, 6 and 9 assessments and the literacy test, 2024-25: each school against every school in Ontario.
Bedford Public School reports 6 of 6 measures; on average they sit in the second fifth in Ontario.
| Measure | Here | Middle, Ontario | Band | 3-year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 reading | 82% | 76% | Second fifth | +1 |
| Grade 3 writing | 68% | 65% | Middle fifth | −3 |
| Grade 3 math | 70% | 65% | Second fifth | −6 |
| Grade 6 reading | 93% | 88% | Second fifth | −1 |
| Grade 6 writing | 96% | 86% | Top fifth | +9 |
| Grade 6 math | 74% | 51% | Top fifth | +2 |
N/R: EQAO doesn’t report groups too small to keep students anonymous. The three-year change is in percentage points, as the ministry publishes it.
Why Bedford Public School has a band rather than a letter
Single schools aren’t lettered here; towns are. Bedford Public School is placed instead by its results against the other schools in Ontario, which puts it in the second fifth.
Stratford’s School Grade, on its Schools page, is where Bedford Public School counts towards a letter.
Getting a place at Bedford Public School
Boards set boundaries for each school; living inside one guarantees a place there, and moving across one usually means a request.
The provinces’ education acts and the boards’ own admission policies; check with the board for a given address.
Side by side with the nearest elementary schools
The closest schools of its level, by straight-line distance.
None of the 6 elementary schools nearest Bedford Public School has more students.
| School | System | Language | Students | Band | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Public School | English public | English | 480 | Second fifth | |
| Romeo Public School | English public | English | 160 | Middle fifth | 1.6 km |
| St Aloysius School | English Catholic | English | 245 | Top fifth | 1.6 km |
| Jeanne Sauvé Catholic School | English Catholic | English | 260 | Middle fifth | 1.6 km |
| Stratford Intermediate School | English public | English | 465 | – | 1.8 km |
| Avon Public School | English public | English | 440 | Middle fifth | 2.3 km |
| Shakespeare Public School | English public | English | 185 | Middle fifth | 2.4 km |
Elementary schools near Bedford Public School
Nearest first, as the crow flies, up to 25 km. Each school’s own admission policy decides who gets a place.
Questions about Bedford Public School
Who runs Bedford Public School?
The board is Avon Maitland DSB; Bedford Public School is English public.
What language does Bedford Public School teach in?
English.
How do pupils get a place at Bedford Public School?
The board’s school locator gives the designated school; registration is with the board or the school.
Which schools of the same kind are near Bedford Public School?
The closest schools are Romeo Public School (1.6 km), St Aloysius School (1.6 km) and Jeanne Sauvé Catholic School (1.6 km).
Sources: Ontario Ministry of Education, School Information Finder 2024–25 and school contact list (Open Government Licence – Ontario) · Ontario Ministry of Education, School Information Finder 2024–25 (EQAO results; N/R where groups are too small). Open Government Licence – Ontario. · map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Under the Statistics Canada Open Licence.
Adapted from Statistics Canada (Census of Population 2021, population estimates 2025, 2021 census boundaries) under the Statistics Canada Open Licence; this does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada. Neighbourhood names in some cities © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).