For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,008 students in Derry, NH.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Derry, NH are Derry Village School, South Range Elementary School and East Derry Memorial Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Derry, NH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Derry have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Derry, NH (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Derry Village School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
28 S. Main St.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1233
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1233
Grades: K-5
| 388 students
Rank: #22.
South Range Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Drury Ln.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1219
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1219
Grades: K-5
| 331 students
Rank: #33.
East Derry Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18 Dubeau Dr.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1260
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1260
Grades: K-5
| 374 students
Rank: #44.
Gilbert H. Hood Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5 Hood Rd.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1224
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1224
Grades: 6-8
| 534 students
Rank: #55.
West Running Brook Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 W. Running Brook Ln.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1250
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1250
Grades: 6-8
| 537 students
Rank: #66.
Ernest P. Barka Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21 Eastgate Rd.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-2430
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-2430
Grades: K-5
| 508 students
Rank: #77.
Grinnell School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6 Grinnell Rd.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1238
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1238
Grades: K-5
| 336 students
Derry, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
37 Highland Ave
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-3594
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-3594
Grades: 1-3
| 95 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Derry, NH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Derry, NH include Derry Village School, South Range Elementary School and East Derry Memorial Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Derry, NH?
7 public elementary schools are located in Derry, NH.
What is the racial composition of students in Derry, NH?
Derry, NH public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public elementary schools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
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