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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Bedford Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,968 students in Bedford, NH (there are 7 private schools, serving 605 private students). 88% 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 Riddle Brook School, Peter Woodbury School and Mckelvie Intermediate 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 74% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Bedford have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Bedford, NH (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riddle Brook School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
230 New Boston Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 471-1082
Gr: K-4 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Peter Woodbury School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
180 County Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 622-0431
Gr: K-4 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Mckelvie Intermediate School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
108 Liberty Hill Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 472-3951
Gr: 5-6 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Memorial School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
55 Old Bedford Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 627-1776
Gr: PK-4 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Bedford High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
47b Nashua Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 310-9000
Gr: 9-13 | 1,358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Ross A. Lurgio Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
47a Nashua Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 310-9100
Gr: 7-8 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Bedford, NH?
How many public schools are located in Bedford?
6 public schools are located in Bedford.
What percentage of students in Bedford go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Bedford are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bedford?
Bedford public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Bedford are often viewed compared to one another?

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