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Schools in Bedford · Bedford School District

Bedford’s public schools outscore 91% of New Hampshire districts

On the state math tests, 73% of Bedford’s students scored proficient, above the New Hampshire average (40%). The grade covers the public school district serving Bedford, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New Hampshire, not nationally.

#5of 126 New Hampshire townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New Hampshire 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.

Reading proficiency
77%
▲ 26 pts vs NH 51%
2021–22
Math proficiency
73%
▲ 32 pts vs NH 40%
2021–22
Graduate on time
93%
▲ 5 pts vs NH 88%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$19.7K
▼ 15% vs NH $23.3K
FY2024
Students per teacher
13.3
NH 11.2 · larger classes
Schools in town
11
3,970 students on the public path
In brief

Bedford’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 45 New Hampshire towns with household incomes within a quarter of Bedford’s, its schools beat 80%, lower than their 91% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 77% and math 73% in spring 2022, against 51% and 40% statewide; 93% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $19,694 per student, against $23,296 across New Hampshire (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Three elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 7 the district’s path is Ross A. Lurgio Middle School, then Bedford High School. Enrollment is down 7% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

New Morning School (private), Bedford Academy (private), The Lambs Workshop (private), Bedford Montessori School Inc (private) and Trinity Life Schools (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.

The School Grade

What’s behind Bedford’s grade

A+ Test scoresB+ Graduation

A: better than 91% of New Hampshire school districts, #5 of 126 New Hampshire towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the New Hampshire average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

New Hampshire school districts we grade (172)Better than 91%
Lower resultsHigher results
New Hampshire towns with similar household incomes (45)Better than 80%
Towns in Hillsborough County (28)Better than 86%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 2,250 test results and a graduating class of 344 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 96% of Bedford’s students in the tested grades sat them (2,258 in math, 2,243 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Bedford, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–43 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressA+
7–8Ross A. Lurgio Middle SchoolBedford School DistrictA
9–12Bedford High SchoolBedford School DistrictA

Bedford’s public schools are run by Bedford School District. 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.

Bedford School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 6 schools · 3,970 students, down 7% since 2020–21 · 13.3 per teacher (NH 11.2)
$19,694NH $23,296 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading77%
State average 50.8% · 2243 students tested
Math73%
State average 40.5% · 2258 students tested

Bedford vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the New Hampshire towns that share Bedford’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
BedfordABedford
ManchesterD−Manchester
GoffstownB+Goffstown
AmherstB+Amherst PK–8 · Souhegan Cooperative 9–12
MerrimackB−Merrimack
New BostonANew Boston

Every school in Bedford

11 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New Hampshire’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Bedfordby address
Memorial School
Elementary · Grades PK–4
A+
439 students15:1Rate it →
Riddle Brook School
Elementary · Grades K–4
A+
478 students14:1Rate it →
Peter Woodbury School
Elementary · Grades K–4
A+
428 students15:1Rate it →
McKelvie Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 5–6
A+
619 students13:1Rate it →
Ross A. Lurgio Middle School
Middle · Grades 7–8
A
646 students11:1Rate it →
Bedford High School
High · Grades 9–12
A
1,360 students13:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
New Morning School
Elementary · Grades PK–K
Private · Nonsectarian
85 students26:1Rate it →
Bedford Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–5
Private · Nonsectarian
73 students10:1Rate it →
The Lambs Workshop
Elementary · Grades PK–K
Private · Religious
63 students24:1Rate it →
Bedford Montessori School Inc
Elementary · Grades PK–K
Private · Nonsectarian
36 students22:1Rate it →
Trinity Life Schools
Elementary · Grades K–1
Private · Religious
4 students4:1Rate it →

Questions about Bedford’s schools

Are Bedford’s schools good?

By New Hampshire’s own tests, yes: the public schools Bedford children attend outscore 91% of New Hampshire’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #5 of 126 New Hampshire towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 80%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Bedford in?

Bedford School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,970 students in 6 schools (2024–25).

Where do Bedford kids go to high school?

Bedford High School, with 1,360 students; its own test results earn an A.

What is Bedford’s graduation rate?

93% of the class of 2023 in Bedford School District graduated in four years, against 88% across New Hampshire.

How much does Bedford spend per student?

$19,694 in Bedford School District (FY2024), against $23,296 across New Hampshire. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Bedford?

Yes: New Morning School (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 85 students), Bedford Academy (nonsectarian, grades PK–5, 73 students), The Lambs Workshop (religious, grades PK–K, 63 students), Bedford Montessori School Inc (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 36 students) and Trinity Life Schools (religious, grades K–1, 4 students).

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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 New Hampshire. Stars are from neighbors.