Top 10 Best New Hampshire Public Schools (2024)

New Hampshire is the #46 largest school system in the United States, serving 169,576 students across the 496 public schools for the 2024 school year (there are 294 private schools, serving 28,153 students). 86% of all K-12 students in New Hampshire are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in New Hampshire is 38%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 52%.
Minority enrollment is 17% (majority Hispanic) and the student:teacher ratio is 11:1.

Student by Ethnicity

(NH) School Average
Asian
3%
Hispanic
7%
Black
2%
White
83%
Two or more races
5%
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NH.

Top Ranked Public Schools in New Hampshire (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Academy For Science And Design Charter (H)
Charter School
Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
486 Amherst Street
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 595-4705
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Rye Elementary School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-4
461 Sagamore Rd.
Rye, NH 03870
(603) 436-4731
Rank: #33.
Hanover High School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
41 Lebanon St. Suite 1
Hanover, NH 03755
(603) 643-3431
Rank: #44.
New Franklin School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
1 Franklin Dr.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-0910
Rank: #55.
Academy For Science And Design Charter (M)
Charter School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Grades: 6-8
486 Amherst Street
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 595-4705
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Bernice A. Ray School
Math: 79% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 84% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
26 Reservoir Rd.
Hanover, NH 03755
(603) 643-6655
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Lafayette Regional School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 70-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-6
149 Main St.
Franconia, NH 03580
(603) 823-7741
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Maude H. Trefethen School
Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: ≥80% (Top 5%)
Reading: ≥80% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
142 Cranfield St
New Castle, NH 03854
(603) 436-5416
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Mckelvie Intermediate School
Math: 74% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 82% (Top 5%)
Grades: 5-6
108 Liberty Hill Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 472-3951
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Mast Way School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-4
23 Mast Rd.
Lee, NH 03861
(603) 659-3001

Best New Hampshire Public Schools by County (2024)

County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
43
9,134
10%
21
3,451
7%
52
11,140
15%
54
17,165
11%
39
14,533
14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in New Hampshire?
The top ranked public schools in New Hampshire include Academy For Science And Design Charter (H), Rye Elementary School and Hanover High School.
How many public schools are located in New Hampshire?
496 public schools are located in New Hampshire.
What percentage of students in New Hampshire go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in New Hampshire are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in New Hampshire?
Minority enrollment in New Hampshire is 17% (majority Hispanic)

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