For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 690 students in Alstead, NH (there are 1 private school, serving 53 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Alstead, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
The top-ranked public schools in Alstead, NH are Alstead Primary School, Sarah Porter School and Vilas Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alstead, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Alstead have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Alstead, NH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alstead Primary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
58 Mechanic St.
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-2482
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-2482
Gr: PK-4 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Sarah Porter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Village Rd.
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-2260
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-2260
Gr: 1-4 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Vilas Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
82 Mechanic St.
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-6351
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-6351
Gr: 5-8 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Fall Mountain Regional High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
134 Fmrhs Rd
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-6318
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-6318
Gr: 9-12 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
144 Fmrhs Rd.
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-6314
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-6314
Gr: PK | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Alstead, NH?
The top-ranked public schools in Alstead, NH include Alstead Primary School, Sarah Porter School and Vilas Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Alstead?
5 public schools are located in Alstead.
What percentage of students in Alstead go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Alstead are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in Alstead?
Alstead public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Alstead are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Alstead include: Alstead Primary School vs. Sarah Porter School, Sarah Porter School vs. Alstead Primary School
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