Excellent
#81 of 480 schools in NH
Top 17% in state
Peter Woodbury School
Elementary School · Bedford School District · Bedford, NH
A Bedford School District elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
180 County Rd., Bedford, NH 03110
- Math 81% proficient (2022)
- Reading 78% proficient (2022)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Peter Woodbury School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 80% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
5.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Peter Woodbury School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated871/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bedford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$160,253
Median home value
$582,000
Median rent
$1,913/mo
College educated
61.4%
Homeownership
83.4%
Poverty rate
3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03110; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Morning SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.3 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Trinity Life SchoolsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–4 | 0.9 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Highland-goffes Falls SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–4 | 1.8 mi | 337 | Compare → |
| Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–4 | 2.2 mi | 439 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Bedford School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $18,588NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Peter Woodbury School is listed in Bedford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Peter Woodbury School
Peter Woodbury School is a public elementary school in Bedford, NH, part of Bedford School District, serving approximately 421 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #81 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Peter Woodbury School
What grades does Peter Woodbury School serve?
Peter Woodbury School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Peter Woodbury School?
Peter Woodbury School has an enrollment of approximately 421 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peter Woodbury School?
The student-teacher ratio at Peter Woodbury School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Peter Woodbury School rank in NH?
Peter Woodbury School ranks #81 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Peter Woodbury School's MySchoolScout rating?
Peter Woodbury School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Peter Woodbury School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Peter Woodbury School has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Peter Woodbury School a charter school?
No, Peter Woodbury School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Peter Woodbury School a Title I school?
No, Peter Woodbury School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Peter Woodbury School?
5.9% of students at Peter Woodbury School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 421
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Phone
- (603) 622-0431
- Area population (ZIP 03110)
- 23,580
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 44.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 03110; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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