For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,543 students in Portsmouth, NH (there are 4 private schools, serving 310 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Portsmouth, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 86%). Portsmouth has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New Hampshire.
The top ranked public schools in Portsmouth, NH are New Franklin School, Little Harbour School and Newington Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portsmouth, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Portsmouth have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Portsmouth, NH (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Franklin School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1 Franklin Dr.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-0910
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-0910
Grades: K-5
| 265 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Little Harbour School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
50 Clough Dr.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-1708
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-1708
Grades: K-5
| 355 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Newington Public School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
133 Nimble Hill Rd.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-1482
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-1482
Grades: K-6
| 51 students
Rank: #44.
Portsmouth High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
50 Andrew Jarvis Dr.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-7100
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,049 students
Rank: #55.
Mary C. Dondero Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
32 Van Buren Ave.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-2231
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-2231
Grades: K-5
| 318 students
Rank: #66.
Portsmouth Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
155 Parrott Ave.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-5781
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-5781
Grades: 6-8
| 491 students
Rank: n/an/a
50 Clough Dr.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 422-8228
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 422-8228
Grades: PK
| 14 students
Portsmouth, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Campus Dr Ste 21
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 422-8228
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 422-8228
Grades: PK
| 31 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Portsmouth, NH?
The top ranked public schools in Portsmouth, NH include New Franklin School, Little Harbour School and Newington Public School. Portsmouth has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New Hampshire.
How many public schools are located in Portsmouth, NH?
7 public schools are located in Portsmouth, NH.
What percentage of students in Portsmouth, NH go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Portsmouth, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Portsmouth, NH?
Portsmouth, NH public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public schools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
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