Top 10 Best Belknap County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 8,033 students in Belknap County, NH (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,052 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Belknap County, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Belknap County, NH are Gilford Elementary School, Gilmanton Elementary School and New Hampton Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belknap County, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Belknap County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

Best Belknap County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gilford Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
76 Belknap Mountain Rd.
Gilford, NH 03249
(603) 524-1661
Grades: K-4
| 310 students
Rank: #22.
Gilmanton Elementary School
Math: 47% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1386 Nh Rte. 140
Gilmanton Iron Works, NH 03837
(603) 364-5681
Grades: K-8
| 364 students
Rank: #33.
New Hampton Community School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
191 Main St.
New Hampton, NH 03256
(603) 744-3221
Grades: K-5
| 103 students
Rank: #44.
Sanbornton Central School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
16 Hunkins Pond Rd.
Sanbornton, NH 03269
(603) 286-8223
Grades: K-5
| 167 students
Rank: #55.
Inter-lakes High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Laker Ln.
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-6162
Grades: 9-12
| 293 students
Rank: #66.
Gilford Middle School
Math: 55% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
72 Alvah Wilson Rd.
Gilford, NH 03249
(603) 527-2460
Grades: 5-8
| 320 students
Rank: #77.
Prospect Mountain High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
242 Suncook Valley Rd.
Alton, NH 03809
(603) 875-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 413 students
Rank: #88.
Gilford High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
88 Alvah Wilson Rd.
Gilford, NH 03249
(603) 524-7135
Grades: 9-13
| 496 students
Rank: #99.
Inter-lakes Middle School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Laker Ln
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-7947
Grades: 7-8
| 141 students
Rank: #1010.
Inter-lakes Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
21 Laker Ln
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-7947
Grades: PK-6
| 425 students
Rank: #1111.
Belmont High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
255 Seavey Rd.
Belmont, NH 03220
(603) 267-6525
Grades: 9-12
| 375 students
Rank: #1212.
Winnisquam Regional High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
435 W. Main St.
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-4531
Grades: 9-12
| 454 students
Rank: #1313.
Southwick School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Zion Hill Rd.
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-3611
Grades: 3-5
| 206 students
Rank: #1414.
Alton Central School Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
41 School St.
Alton, NH 03809
(603) 875-7500
Grades: PK-8
| 407 students
Rank: #1515.
Laconia High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
345 Union Ave.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3350
Grades: 9-12
| 582 students
Rank: #1616.
Winnisquam Regional Middle School
Math: 27% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
76 Winter St.
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-7143
Grades: 6-8
| 331 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Belmont Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
26 Best St.
Belmont, NH 03220
(603) 267-6568
Grades: PK-4
| 348 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Belmont Middle School
Math: 21% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
38 School St.
Belmont, NH 03220
(603) 267-9220
Grades: 5-8
| 370 students
Rank: #1919.
Pleasant Street School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
350 Pleasant St.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-2168
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #2020.
Laconia Middle School
Math: 28% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Mcgrath St.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-4632
Grades: 6-8
| 422 students
Rank: #2121.
Barnstead Elementary School
Math: 27% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
91 Maple St.
Center Barnstead, NH 03225
(603) 269-5161
Grades: PK-8
| 492 students
Rank: #2222.
Elm Street School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
478 Elm St.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-4113
Grades: PK-5
| 261 students
Rank: #2323.
Woodland Heights Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
225 Winter St. Ext.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-8733
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
Rank: n/an/a
Union Sanborn School
5 Elm St.
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-4332
Grades: PK-2
| 187 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Belknap County, NH

Belknap County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
School St Po Box 910
Alton, NH 03809
(603) 875-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 204 students
21 Laker Ln.
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-7968
Grades: PK-4
| 335 students
1 Laker Ln.
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-5312
Grades: 5-8
| 300 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Belknap County, NH?
The top ranked public schools in Belknap County, NH include Gilford Elementary School, Gilmanton Elementary School and New Hampton Community School.
How many public schools are located in Belknap County, NH?
24 public schools are located in Belknap County, NH.
What percentage of students in Belknap County, NH go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Belknap County, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Belknap County, NH?
Belknap County, NH public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

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