For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,241 students in Bedford, NH (there are 10 private schools, serving 735 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Bedford, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 86%). Bedford has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New Hampshire.
The top ranked public schools in Bedford, NH are Mckelvie Intermediate School, Riddle Brook School and Memorial School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bedford, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Bedford have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bedford, NH (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mckelvie Intermediate School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
108 Liberty Hill Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 472-3951
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 472-3951
Grades: 5-6
| 678 students
Rank: #22.
Riddle Brook School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
230 New Boston Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 471-1082
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 471-1082
Grades: K-4
| 520 students
Rank: #33.
Memorial School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
55 Old Bedford Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 627-1776
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 627-1776
Grades: PK-4
| 442 students
Rank: #44.
Peter Woodbury School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
180 County Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 622-0431
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 622-0431
Grades: K-4
| 462 students
Rank: #55.
Bedford High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
47b Nashua Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 310-9000
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 310-9000
Grades: 9-13
| 1,449 students
Rank: #66.
Ross A. Lurgio Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
47a Nashua Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 310-9100
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 310-9100
Grades: 7-8
| 690 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bedford, NH?
The top ranked public schools in Bedford, NH include Mckelvie Intermediate School, Riddle Brook School and Memorial School. Bedford has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New Hampshire.
How many public schools are located in Bedford, NH?
6 public schools are located in Bedford, NH.
What percentage of students in Bedford, NH go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Bedford, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bedford, NH?
Bedford, NH public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public schools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
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