Top 10 Best Strafford County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 39 public schools serving 14,533 students in Strafford County, NH (there are 24 private schools, serving 2,561 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Strafford County, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Strafford County, NH are Mast Way School, Moharimet School and Oyster River High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Strafford County, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Strafford County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

Best Strafford County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Mast Way School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
23 Mast Rd.
Lee, NH 03861
(603) 659-3001
Grades: K-4
| 323 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Moharimet School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11 Lee Rd.
Madbury, NH 03823
(603) 742-2900
Grades: K-4
| 291 students
Rank: #33.
Oyster River High School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
55 Coe Dr.
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 868-2375
Grades: 9-13
| 857 students
Rank: #44.
New Durham Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7 Old Bay Rd.
New Durham, NH 03855
(603) 859-2061
Grades: PK-6
| 153 students
Rank: #55.
Oyster River Middle School
Math: 51% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Coe Dr.
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 868-2155
Grades: 5-8
| 629 students
Rank: #66.
Garrison School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
50 Garrison Rd.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6752
Grades: K-4
| 378 students
Rank: #77.
Dover Senior High School
Math: 42% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
25 Alumni Dr.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,548 students
Rank: #88.
Maple Street Magnet School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
27 Maple Street
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6481
Grades: K-5
| 114 students
Rank: #99.
Barrington Middle School
Math: 47% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
51 Haley Dr.
Barrington, NH 03825
(603) 664-2127
Grades: 5-8
| 399 students
Rank: #1010.
Seacoast Charter School
Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
171 Watson Road
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 842-5764
Grades: K-8
| 300 students
Rank: #1111.
Horne Street School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
78 Horne St.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6756
Grades: K-4
| 373 students
Rank: #1212.
Cocheco For The Arts
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
40 Hampshire Cir
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-0700
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Rank: #1313.
Dover Middle School
Math: 30% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
16 Daley Dr.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-7200
Grades: 5-8
| 1,071 students
Rank: #1414.
Barrington Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
570 Calef Highway
Barrington, NH 03825
(603) 664-2641
Grades: 1-4
| 413 students
Rank: #1515.
Bud Carlson Academy
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rochester School Department, 1
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-3678
Grades: 9-12
| 70 students
Rank: #1616.
Strafford School
Math: 34% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
22 Roller Coaster Rd., Unit 1
Strafford, NH 03884
(603) 664-2842
Grades: PK-8
| 418 students
Rank: #1717.
Valley View Community School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
79 Thayer Dr.
Farmington, NH 03835
(603) 755-4757
Grades: PK-3
| 237 students
Rank: #1818.
East Rochester School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
773 Portland St.
Rochester, NH 03868
(603) 332-2146
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Rank: #1919.
School Street School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13 School St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6483
Grades: K-4
| 67 students
Rank: #2020.
Spaulding High School
Math: 30% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
130 Wakefield St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-0757
Grades: 9-12
| 1,326 students
Rank: #2121.
Gonic School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10 Railroad Ave.
Rochester, NH 03839
(603) 332-6487
Grades: K-5
| 184 students
Rank: #2222.
William Allen School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
23 Granite St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2280
Grades: K-5
| 287 students
Rank: #2323.
Woodman Park School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11 Towle Ave.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6700
Grades: PK-4
| 449 students
Rank: #2424.
Rollinsford Grade School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
487 Locust St.
Rollinsford, NH 03869
(603) 742-2351
Grades: K-6
| 134 students
Rank: #2525.
Nute High School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
22 Elm St.
Milton, NH 03851
(603) 652-4591
Grades: 9-12
| 149 students
Rank: #2626.
Nancy Loud School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5 Cocheco Ave.
Rochester, NH 03868
(603) 332-6486
Grades: K-4
| 79 students
Rank: #2727.
Somersworth High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11 Memorial Dr.
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2431
Grades: 9-12
| 401 students
Rank: #2828.
Henry Wilson Memorial School
Math: 18% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
51 School St.
Farmington, NH 03835
(603) 755-2181
Grades: 4-8
| 295 students
Rank: #2929.
Chamberlain Street School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
65 Chamberlain St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-5258
Grades: K-5
| 329 students
Rank: #3030.
Mcclelland School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
59 Brock St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2180
Grades: K-5
| 336 students
Rank: #3131.
Milton Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8 School St.
Milton, NH 03851
(603) 652-4539
Grades: PK-5
| 242 students
Rank: #3232.
Somersworth Middle School
Math: 21% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7 Memorial Dr.
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2126
Grades: 6-8
| 343 students
Rank: #3333.
Rochester Middle School
Math: 18% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
47 Brock St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-4090
Grades: 6-8
| 874 students
Rank: #3434.
Maple Wood Elementary School
Math: 12% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
184 Maple Street
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-3331
Grades: 3-5
| 306 students
Rank: #3535.
Farmington Senior High School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
40 Thayer Dr.
Farmington, NH 03835
(603) 755-2811
Grades: 9-13
| 243 students
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Strafford County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
17 Grand St
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2435
Grades: 1-4
| 143 students
46 Stackpole Road
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2435
Grades: K-5
| 469 students
27 Maple St
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6481
Grades: K-3
| 57 students
184 Maple St.
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-3331
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
100 Ten Rod Rd
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 335-6900
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Strafford County, NH?
The top ranked public schools in Strafford County, NH include Mast Way School, Moharimet School and Oyster River High School.
How many public schools are located in Strafford County, NH?
39 public schools are located in Strafford County, NH.
What percentage of students in Strafford County, NH go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Strafford County, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Strafford County, NH?
Strafford County, NH public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

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