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 292 private schools, serving 28,013 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%.
The top ranked public schools in New Hampshire are Academy For Science And Design Charter (H), Rye Elementary School and Hanover High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
There are 31 Blue Ribbon Schools and 36 charter schools.
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%
Top Ranked Public Schools in New Hampshire (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(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:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
486 Amherst Street
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 595-4705
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 595-4705
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Rye Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-4
461 Sagamore Rd.
Rye, NH 03870
(603) 436-4731
Rye, NH 03870
(603) 436-4731
Rank: #33.
Hanover High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
41 Lebanon St. Suite 1
Hanover, NH 03755
(603) 643-3431
Hanover, NH 03755
(603) 643-3431
Rank: #44.
New Franklin School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
1 Franklin Dr.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-0910
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-0910
Rank: #55.
Academy For Science And Design Charter (M)
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Grades: 6-8
486 Amherst Street
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 595-4705
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 595-4705
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Bernice A. Ray School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 84% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
26 Reservoir Rd.
Hanover, NH 03755
(603) 643-6655
Hanover, NH 03755
(603) 643-6655
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Lafayette Regional School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 70-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-6
149 Main St.
Franconia, NH 03580
(603) 823-7741
Franconia, NH 03580
(603) 823-7741
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Maude H. Trefethen School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: ≥80% (Top 5%)
Reading: ≥80% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
142 Cranfield St
New Castle, NH 03854
(603) 436-5416
New Castle, NH 03854
(603) 436-5416
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Mckelvie Intermediate School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 82% (Top 5%)
Grades: 5-6
108 Liberty Hill Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 472-3951
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 472-3951
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Mast Way School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-4
23 Mast Rd.
Lee, NH 03861
(603) 659-3001
Lee, NH 03861
(603) 659-3001
Best New Hampshire Public Schools by County (2024)
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
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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