COMMUNITY INFORMATION

Town of Lexington

Located just 11 miles northwest of Boston, Lexington is within 2-3 hours' driving distance from Cape Cod and the beaches of New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.  The natural and cultural resources of the Berkshire Mountains are also a few hours' drive west.Lexington is probably most well known for its history and is home to many historical buildings, parks, and monuments, most dating from Colonial and Revolutionary times.

Visit the Town Of Lexington website.

Read local news on the Lexington Patch newspaper.

Town Of Bedford

Bedford is a small town, with a population of 12,500 residents.  It is located 15 miles northwest of Boston and has an area of 14 sq. miles.  

Bedford is rich in historical significance and small town feel.  The annual Bedford Day Parade and Fair is a community event that draws town organizations, school groups, businesses, churches, and other local organizations together for a festive parade and fair.

Visit the Town of Bedford website.
Read local news on the Bedford Patch newspaper.

Lexington Public Schools

Lexington's public education system includes six elementary schools, two middle schools, and a high school. Overall the Lexington school district is among the top ranked in the state and nationally. Bridge Elementary School and Jonas Clarke Middle School were both High Performing National Blue Ribbon Schools in 2010 and 2013 respectively.  Both middle schools have been ranked as top schools based on Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) test scores.  Lexington High School was ranked in 2013 as the 204th best high school in the Nation by US News and the 194th in the Nation in 2012 by Newsweek. In 2012, Lexington High School won the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Science Bowl competition.  In addition to Lexington High School, students may also attend Minuteman Technical Regional High School.

Bedford Public Schools

The Bedford Public School system consists of four schools: Lt. Eleazer Davis Elementary (K–2), Lt. Job Lane Elementary (3–5), John Glenn Middle School (6–8), and Bedford High School (9–12). Some students from Hanscom Air Force Base, which is partially located in Bedford, join Bedford residents at Bedford High for 9th grade and beyond. 

Bedford is proud of its longstanding and successful METCO program, where students from Boston come to the Bedford schools, starting in kindergarten and stay with the class until graduation. Bedford is also part of the school district of Shawsheen Valley Technical High School.