Top 5 Best Strafford County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 2,253 students in Strafford County, NH.
The top ranked public preschools in Strafford County, NH are New Durham Elementary School, Strafford School and Valley View Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Strafford County, NH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New Hampshire public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Strafford County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Hampshire public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschool average of 16% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Strafford County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: n/an/a
77 Ramsdell Lane
Barrington, NH 03825
(603) 664-5586
Grades: PK-K
| 157 students
Rank: n/an/a
46 Stackpole Road
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2435
Grades: PK-2
| 310 students
55 Coe Dr.
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 868-2375
Grades: PK
| 29 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Strafford County, NH

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 preschools in Strafford County, NH?
The top ranked public preschools in Strafford County, NH include New Durham Elementary School, Strafford School and Valley View Community School.
How many public preschools are located in Strafford County, NH?
9 public preschools are located in Strafford County, NH.
What is the racial composition of students in Strafford County, NH?
Strafford County, NH public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschools average of 16% (majority Hispanic).

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