For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,987 students in Bedford, NH. The top ranked public elementary schools in Bedford, NH are Riddle Brook School, Peter Woodbury School and Memorial School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bedford, NH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bedford have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New Hampshire public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bedford, NH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riddle Brook School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
230 New Boston Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 471-1082
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 471-1082
Grades: K-4
| 502 students
Rank: #22.
Peter Woodbury School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
180 County Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 622-0431
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 622-0431
Grades: K-4
| 421 students
Rank: #33.
Memorial School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
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
| 439 students
Rank: #44.
Mckelvie Intermediate School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
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
| 625 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Bedford, NH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bedford, NH include Riddle Brook School, Peter Woodbury School and Memorial School. Bedford has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New Hampshire.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bedford?
4 public elementary schools are located in Bedford.
What is the racial composition of students in Bedford?
Bedford public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public elementary schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Bedford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Bedford include: Peter Woodbury School vs. Riddle Brook School, Riddle Brook School vs. Peter Woodbury School, Memorial School vs. Peter Woodbury School
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