For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,964 students in Bedford, NH. The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 43%), 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 19% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bedford, NH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riddle Brook School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
230 New Boston Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 471-1082
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
180 County Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 622-0431
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
108 Liberty Hill Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 472-3951
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
55 Old Bedford Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 627-1776
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 627-1776
Gr: PK-4 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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 Mckelvie Intermediate 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 19% (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. Riddle Brook School
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