Top 10 Best Sullivan County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 4,254 students in Sullivan County, NH (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,234 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in Sullivan County, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Sullivan County, NH are Grantham Village School, Sunapee Sr. High School and Plainfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sullivan County, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Sullivan County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

Best Sullivan County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Grantham Village School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
75 Learning Dr.
Grantham, NH 03753
(603) 863-1681
Grades: PK-6
| 276 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Sunapee Sr. High School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10 North Rd.
Sunapee, NH 03782
(603) 763-5615
Grades: 9-13
| 130 students
Rank: #33.
Plainfield Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
92 Bonner Rd.
Meriden, NH 03770
(603) 469-3250
Grades: K-8
| 213 students
Rank: #44.
Sunapee Middle High School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10 North Rd.
Sunapee, NH 03782
(603) 763-5615
Grades: 6-8
| 84 students
Rank: #55.
Cornish Elementary School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
274 Town House Rd.
Cornish, NH 03745
(603) 675-5891
Grades: PK-8
| 124 students
Rank: #66.
Sunapee Central School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
22 School St.
Sunapee, NH 03782
(603) 763-5675
Grades: K-5
| 159 students
Rank: #77.
Unity Elementary School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
864 2nd Nh Tpke.
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 542-5888
Grades: PK-8
| 94 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Acworth Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
69 Turkey Shoot Rd.
Acworth, NH 03601
(603) 835-2270
Grades: 1-4
| 26 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Croydon Village School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
889 Nh Rt. 10
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2080
Grades: K-4
| 24 students
Rank: #1010.
Washington Elementary School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
62 Wolf Way
Washington, NH 03280
(603) 495-3463
Grades: K-5
| 52 students
Rank: #1111.
Stevens High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
175 Broad St.
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-4220
Grades: 9-13
| 538 students
Rank: #1212.
Maple Avenue School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
210 Maple Ave.
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-4270
Grades: K-5
| 305 students
Rank: #1313.
Newport Middle High School (High)
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
245 N. Main St.
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2414
Grades: 9-12
| 295 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Bluff School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Summit Rd.
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-4273
Grades: K-5
| 154 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Charlestown Primary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
84 E. Street Ext.
Charlestown, NH 03603
(603) 826-3694
Grades: PK-5
| 217 students
Rank: #1616.
Claremont Middle School
Math: 23% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
107 South St.
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-4250
Grades: 6-8
| 385 students
Rank: #1717.
Charlestown Middle School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
307 Main St.
Charlestown, NH 03603
(603) 826-7711
Grades: 6-8
| 146 students
Rank: #1818.
Lempster Community School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
29 School Rd
Lempster, NH 03605
(603) 863-1080
Grades: PK-8
| 119 students
Rank: #1919.
Disnard Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
160 Hanover St.
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-4260
Grades: K-5
| 239 students
Rank: #2020.
N. Charlestown Community School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
509 River Rd.
Charlestown, NH 03603
(603) 826-3986
Grades: 1-5
| 65 students
Rank: #2121.
Richards Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
21 School St.
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-3710
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Rank: #2222.
Newport Middle School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
245 N. Main St.
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2414
Grades: 6-8
| 205 students
Rank: n/an/a
111 South Street
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-4220
Grades: PK
| 53 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Sullivan County, NH

Sullivan County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
29 School Rd.
Lempster, NH 03605
(603) 863-1080
Grades: K-8
| 153 students
86 N. Main St.
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2050
Grades: 5-6
| 136 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Sullivan County, NH?
The top ranked public schools in Sullivan County, NH include Grantham Village School, Sunapee Sr. High School and Plainfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sullivan County, NH?
23 public schools are located in Sullivan County, NH.
What percentage of students in Sullivan County, NH go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in Sullivan County, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sullivan County, NH?
Sullivan County, NH public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

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