Top 10 Best Coos County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 3,451 students in Coos County, NH (there are 7 private schools, serving 114 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Coos County, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Coos County, NH are Edward Fenn School, Milan Village Elementary School and Colebrook And Elementary School (H). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Coos County, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Coos County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

Best Coos County Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edward Fenn School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
169 Main St.
Gorham, NH 03581
(603) 466-3334
Grades: K-5
| 157 students
Rank: #22.
Milan Village Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11 Bridge St.
Milan, NH 03588
(603) 449-3306
Grades: PK-6
| 114 students
Rank: #33.
Colebrook And Elementary School (H)
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
27 Dumont Street
Colebrook, NH 03576
(603) 237-4801
Grades: 9-12
| 105 students
Rank: #44.
Stark Village School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1192 Stark Hwy.
Groveton, NH 03582
(603) 636-1092
Grades: K-6
| 26 students
Rank: #55.
Gorham Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
120 Main St.
Gorham, NH 03581
(603) 466-2776
Grades: 6-8
| 94 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Errol Consolidated Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
99 Main St.
Errol, NH 03579
(603) 482-3341
Grades: 2-8
| 8 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Pittsburg School (High)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12 School St
Pittsburg, NH 03592
(603) 538-6536
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Rank: #88.
Gorham High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Main St.
Gorham, NH 03581
(603) 466-2776
Grades: 9-12
| 142 students
Rank: #99.
Pittsburg School Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12 School St
Pittsburg, NH 03592
(603) 538-6536
Grades: PK-8
| 47 students
Rank: #1010.
White Mountains Regional High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
127 Regional Rd.
Whitefield, NH 03598
(603) 837-2528
Grades: 9-12
| 350 students
Rank: #1111.
Whitefield Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
34 Twin Mountain Rd.
Whitefield, NH 03598
(603) 837-3088
Grades: PK-8
| 283 students
Rank: #1212.
Berlin Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 State Street
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-5311
Grades: PK-5
| 449 students
Rank: #1313.
Colebrook And Elementary School (E)
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
27 Dumont Street
Colebrook, NH 03576
(603) 237-4801
Grades: PK-8
| 213 students
Rank: #1414.
Stewartstown Community School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
60 School St.
West Stewartstown, NH 03597
(603) 246-7082
Grades: PK-8
| 61 students
Rank: #1515.
Berlin Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
550 Willard St.
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-4122
Grades: 9-12
| 355 students
Rank: #1616.
Groveton High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
65 State St.
Groveton, NH 03582
(603) 636-1619
Grades: 9-12
| 131 students
Rank: #1717.
Lancaster Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
51 Bridge St.
Lancaster, NH 03584
(603) 788-4924
Grades: PK-8
| 383 students
Rank: #1818.
Groveton High School (Middle)
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
65 State St.
Groveton, NH 03582
(603) 636-1619
Grades: 6-8
| 65 students
Rank: #1919.
Groveton Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
36 Church St.
Groveton, NH 03582
(603) 636-1806
Grades: K-5
| 130 students
Rank: #2020.
Berlin Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
550 Willard Street
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-4122
Grades: 6-8
| 247 students
Rank: #2121.
Stratford Public School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
19 School St.
North Stratford, NH 03590
(603) 922-3387
Grades: PK-8
| 57 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Coos County, NH

Coos County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
56 Mt. Forist St.
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-3220
Grades: 1-3
| 134 students
190 Norway St.
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-1471
Grades: K-2
| 256 students
756 Dalton Rd.
Whitefield, NH 03598
(603) 837-9827
Grades: K-8
| 20 students
178 Meadows Rd.
Jefferson, NH 03583
(603) 586-4363
Grades: 1-5
| 46 students
193 Pine St.
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-5068
Grades: K
| 93 students
4 Mayberry Lane
Lancaster, NH 03584
(603) 788-2805
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
4 Mayberry Lane
Lancaster, NH 03584
(603) 788-2805
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
127 Regional Rd.
Whitefield, NH 03598
(603) 837-9827
Grades: 1-8
| 10 students
19 School St
North Stratford, NH 03590
(603) 922-3387
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Coos County, NH?
The top ranked public schools in Coos County, NH include Edward Fenn School, Milan Village Elementary School and Colebrook And Elementary School (H).
How many public schools are located in Coos County, NH?
21 public schools are located in Coos County, NH.
What percentage of students in Coos County, NH go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Coos County, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Coos County, NH?
Coos County, NH public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

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