Public schools in Bedford, NH
6 open public schools with an address in Bedford, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,970
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
New Hampshire median 11:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Bedford public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Bedford, NH: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,970 students, an average of 662 per school. The largest campus is Bedford High School (1,360 students), and the largest elementary school is Riddle Brook School (478).
Every listed school belongs to Bedford School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.6:1, higher than the statewide school median of 11:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 6% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Bedford
Elementary schools in Bedford
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial School Bedford School District | PK–04 | 439 | 15.3:1 | |
| Peter Woodbury School Bedford School District | KG–04 | 428 | 14.8:1 | |
| Riddle Brook School Bedford School District | KG–04 | 478 | 13.7:1 |
Middle schools in Bedford
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKelvie Intermediate School Bedford School District | 05–06 | 619 | 12.9:1 | |
| Ross A. Lurgio Middle School Bedford School District | 07–08 | 646 | 11.5:1 |
High schools in Bedford
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford High School Bedford School District | 09–13 | 1,360 | 13.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White77.4%
- Hispanic4.2%
- Black0.9%
- Asian9.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Bedford schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,970 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Bedford
How many public schools are in Bedford, NH?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Bedford: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 3,970 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Bedford?
All listed public schools with an address in Bedford belong to Bedford School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Bedford?
Bedford High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Bedford, with 1,360 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–13). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Bedford?
No school with an address in Bedford is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in New Hampshire.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Bedford schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Bedford public schools is 13.6:1, higher than the New Hampshire school median of 11:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Bedford guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby New Hampshire cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All New Hampshire cities