District Overview
Headquartered at 97 McMahon Road in Bedford, Massachusetts, the Bedford public school district is an open, traditional public school system providing comprehensive educational programming for students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Situated in a large suburban setting within the greater Boston-Cambridge-Newton metropolitan region, the district manages four operational schools that together serve a total student body of 2,513 learners. Operating as an independent, non-charter district, Bedford offers a continuous and structured academic pathway designed to support students throughout their primary and secondary educational journeys.

To support its student population across all grade levels, the district maintains a dedicated workforce comprising approximately 910 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This staffing structure includes nearly 454 FTE teachers, 107 FTE instructional aides, and roughly 349 FTE support staff personnel, reflecting a significant commitment to classroom instruction, individual student assistance, and overall operational strength. For families, students, and educational researchers evaluating local school systems, Bedford presents a well-resourced, fully active suburban district, with additional information and community resources accessible via its official portal at bedfordps.org.
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Total Schools
2,513
Total Students
454.2
Full-Time Teachers
5.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bedford
Demographic Student Count
White1,406
Hispanic192
Black188
Asian533
Two or More191
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    1,406 (56.0%)
  • Asian
    533 (21.2%)
  • Hispanic
    192 (7.6%)
  • Two or More
    191 (7.6%)
  • Black
    188 (7.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Bedford
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle1
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:4
Students:2,513*
Teachers (FTE):454.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.5
Schools in Bedford
Found 4 Schools