For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,513 students in Bedford, MA (there are 3 private schools, 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, Lt Job Lane School and John Glenn Middle 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 43%), 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 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bedford, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bedford High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9 Mudge Way
Bedford, MA 01730
(781) 275-1700
Bedford, MA 01730
(781) 275-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Lt Job Lane School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
66 Sweetwater Avenue
Bedford, MA 01730
(781) 275-7606
Bedford, MA 01730
(781) 275-7606
Gr: 3-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
John Glenn Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
99 Mcmahon Road
Bedford, MA 01730
(781) 275-3201
Bedford, MA 01730
(781) 275-3201
Gr: 6-8 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
410 Davis Rd
Bedford, MA 01730
(781) 275-6804
Bedford, MA 01730
(781) 275-6804
Gr: PK-2 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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, Lt Job Lane School and John Glenn Middle 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 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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