For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,645 students in Bedford, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bedford, MA are 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bedford have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bedford, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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 elementary schools in Bedford, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bedford, MA include Lt Job Lane School and John Glenn Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bedford?
3 public elementary schools are located in Bedford.
What is the racial composition of students in Bedford?
Bedford public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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