Photo: Pubdog · Public domainBradford’s public schools score below 55% of Pennsylvania districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Bradford, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Pennsylvania, not nationally.
From Pennsylvania state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Bradford’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 1377 Pennsylvania towns with household incomes within a quarter of Bradford’s, its schools beat 40%, lower than their 45% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state in reading, below in math
Reading proficiency is 58% and math 36% in spring 2022, against 55% and 36% statewide; 85–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $17,656 per student, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school
From grade 3 the district’s path is School Street El Sch, then Floyd C Fretz MS, then Bradford Area HS. Enrollment is down 11% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
The Learning Center (private), Bradford Area Christian Academy (private) and Chestnut Street Christian School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Bradford’s grade
B−: better than 45% of Pennsylvania school districts, #723 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Test scores are above the Pennsylvania average; graduation is below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Bradford, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Bradford
George Blaisdell El Sch
Grades PK–2 · 506 students · 11:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Bradford
George Blaisdell El Sch
Grades PK–2 · 506 students · 11:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Bradford
George Blaisdell El Sch
Grades PK–2 · 506 students · 11:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Bradford
George Blaisdell El Sch
Grades PK–2 · 506 students · 11:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Bradford
School Street El Sch
Grades 3–5 · 514 students · 13:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Bradford
School Street El Sch
Grades 3–5 · 514 students · 13:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Bradford
School Street El Sch
Grades 3–5 · 514 students · 13:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Bradford
Floyd C Fretz MS
Grades 6–8 · 508 students · 13:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Bradford
Floyd C Fretz MS
Grades 6–8 · 508 students · 13:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Bradford
Floyd C Fretz MS
Grades 6–8 · 508 students · 13:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Bradford
Bradford Area HS
Grades 9–12 · 702 students · 13:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Bradford
Bradford Area HS
Grades 9–12 · 702 students · 13:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Bradford
Bradford Area HS
Grades 9–12 · 702 students · 13:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Bradford
Bradford Area HS
Grades 9–12 · 702 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Bradford’s public schools are run by Bradford Area School District, which also serves Bradford, Corydon, Foster and Lafayette and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Above the state in reading
Bradford vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share Bradford’s borders.
Every school in Bradford
7 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Pennsylvania’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Bradford’s schools
Are Bradford’s schools good?
On Pennsylvania’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Bradford children attend score below 55% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #723 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 40%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Bradford in?
Bradford Area School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,230 students in 4 schools (2024–25).
Where do Bradford kids go to high school?
Bradford Area HS, with 702 students; its own test results earn a B.
What is Bradford’s graduation rate?
85–89% of the class of 2023 in Bradford Area School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.
How much does Bradford spend per student?
$17,656 in Bradford Area School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Bradford?
Yes: The Learning Center (nonsectarian, grades PK–6, 76 students), Bradford Area Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–11, 64 students) and Chestnut Street Christian School (religious, grades K–12, 40 students).
Parents talk
What Bradford families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Bradford → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Pennsylvania. Stars are from neighbors.