For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,559 students in Bedford, MA (there are , serving 178 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Bedford, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Bedford, MA are Bedford High School, John Glenn Middle School and Lt Job Lane School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bedford, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Bedford have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bedford, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bedford High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9 Mudge Way
Bedford, MA 01730
(781) 275-1700
Bedford, MA 01730
(781) 275-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 866 students
Rank: #22.
John Glenn Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
99 Mcmahon Road
Bedford, MA 01730
(781) 275-3201
Bedford, MA 01730
(781) 275-3201
Grades: 6-8
| 612 students
Rank: #33.
Lt Job Lane School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
66 Sweetwater Avenue
Bedford, MA 01730
(781) 275-7606
Bedford, MA 01730
(781) 275-7606
Grades: 3-5
| 571 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bedford, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Bedford, MA include Bedford High School, John Glenn Middle School and Lt Job Lane School.
How many public schools are located in Bedford?
4 public schools are located in Bedford.
What percentage of students in Bedford go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Bedford are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bedford?
Bedford public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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