Bedford, NH – The New Hampshire Department of Education has approved Bedford Academy to expand its academic offerings to include sixth grade, beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. This private school in Bedford previously served students from pre-school through grade 5 since 2021.
The expansion follows the submission of a program of study and updated student policies, which were reviewed and approved in accordance with New Hampshire Department of Education standards and received formal approval from the State Board of Education.
The decision to add sixth grade was driven by sustained interest from current families seeking continued options beyond fifth grade with the same quality of education. Plans are also underway to accommodate this growth through additional space as well as expanded athletic opportunities to support traditional middle school programs and enhance the overall student experience.
“The addition of sixth grade is a natural extension of our Upper School program, which emphasizes whole child development through student-centered, interdisciplinary learning,” says Roxanne Molina, PhD, Owner of Bedford Academy. “Our curriculum is designed to cultivate critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity, while giving each student the opportunity to explore their interests in a supportive, academically rigorous environment.”
For more information about Bedford Academy, visit bedfordacademy.org.
About Bedford Academy
Bedford Academy is a private, independent, STEAM-inspired (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) elementary and middle school offering academic curriculums for pre-school to grade six. Our core philosophy recognizes that every child is unique and possesses potential for success across multiple areas, including academic, athletic, interpersonal, musical, and artistic. The school’s programs have been designed to educate the whole child and are based on the most current academic research. Through an innovative, multi-disciplinary, student-centered STEAM-inspired curriculum, children engage in personalized learning experiences – within small class sizes – that promote Bedford Academy’s core values of innovation, inquiry, academic excellence, compassion, fitness and leadership.
