For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 969 students in Berlin, NH (there are 2 private schools, serving 33 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Berlin, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
The top-ranked public schools in Berlin, NH are Berlin Elementary School, Berlin Senior High School and Berlin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Berlin, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Berlin have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Berlin, NH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Berlin Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 State Street
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-5311
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-5311
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Berlin Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 Willard St.
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-4122
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-4122
Gr: 9-12 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Berlin Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
550 Willard Street
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-4122
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-4122
Gr: 6-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Berlin, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
56 Mt. Forist St.
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-3220
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-3220
Gr: 1-3 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
190 Norway St.
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-1471
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-1471
Gr: K-2 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
193 Pine St.
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-5068
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-5068
Gr: K | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Berlin, NH?
The top-ranked public schools in Berlin, NH include Berlin Elementary School, Berlin Senior High School and Berlin Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Berlin?
3 public schools are located in Berlin.
What percentage of students in Berlin go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Berlin are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in Berlin?
Berlin public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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