For the 2023-24 school year, there are 29 blue ribbon public schools serving 8,464 students in New Hampshire.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in New Hampshire are Hanover High School, New Franklin School and Academy For Science And Design Charter (M). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Hampshire blue ribbon public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best New Hampshire Blue Ribbon Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hanover High School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
41 Lebanon St. Suite 1
Hanover, NH 03755
(603) 643-3431
Hanover, NH 03755
(603) 643-3431
Grades: 9-12
| 688 students
Rank: #22.
New Franklin School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1 Franklin Dr.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-0910
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-0910
Grades: K-5
| 265 students
Rank: #33.
Academy For Science And Design Charter (M)
Charter School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
486 Amherst Street
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 595-4705
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 595-4705
Grades: 6-8
| 309 students
Rank: #44.
Lafayette Regional School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
149 Main St.
Franconia, NH 03580
(603) 823-7741
Franconia, NH 03580
(603) 823-7741
Grades: K-6
| 92 students
Rank: #55.
Mast Way School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
23 Mast Rd.
Lee, NH 03861
(603) 659-3001
Lee, NH 03861
(603) 659-3001
Grades: K-4
| 323 students
Rank: #66.
Riddle Brook School
Math: 86% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
230 New Boston Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 471-1082
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 471-1082
Grades: K-4
| 520 students
Rank: #77.
Memorial School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
55 Old Bedford Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 627-1776
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 627-1776
Grades: PK-4
| 442 students
Rank: #88.
Grantham Village School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
75 Learning Dr.
Grantham, NH 03753
(603) 863-1681
Grantham, NH 03753
(603) 863-1681
Grades: PK-6
| 276 students
Rank: #99.
Enfield Village School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
271 Us Route 4
Enfield, NH 03748
(603) 632-4231
Enfield, NH 03748
(603) 632-4231
Grades: PK-4
| 205 students
Rank: #1010.
Hollis-brookline High School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
24 Cavalier Ct.
Hollis, NH 03049
(603) 465-2269
Hollis, NH 03049
(603) 465-2269
Grades: 9-12
| 830 students
Rank: #1111.
Hollis Primary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
36 Silver Lake Rd.
Hollis, NH 03049
(603) 324-5995
Hollis, NH 03049
(603) 324-5995
Grades: PK-3
| 326 students
Rank: #1212.
The Birches Of Academics - Art A Public Charter School
Charter School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
419 South Broadway 2nd Floor
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 458-6399
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 458-6399
Grades: K-8
| 223 students
Rank: #1313.
North Hampton School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 Atlantic Ave.
North Hampton, NH 03862
(603) 964-5501
North Hampton, NH 03862
(603) 964-5501
Grades: PK-8
| 300 students
Rank: #1414.
Hopkinton High School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
297 Park Ave.
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 746-4167
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 746-4167
Grades: 9-12
| 321 students
Rank: #1515.
Thornton Central School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1886 Nh Rte. 175
Thornton, NH 03285
(603) 726-8904
Thornton, NH 03285
(603) 726-8904
Grades: K-8
| 189 students
Rank: #1616.
Canterbury Elementary School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15 Baptist Rd.
Canterbury, NH 03224
(603) 783-9944
Canterbury, NH 03224
(603) 783-9944
Grades: K-5
| 106 students
Rank: #1717.
Gilmanton Elementary School
Math: 47% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1386 Nh Rte. 140
Gilmanton Iron Works, NH 03837
(603) 364-5681
Gilmanton Iron Works, NH 03837
(603) 364-5681
Grades: K-8
| 364 students
Rank: #1818.
Bath Village School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
61 Lisbon Rd.
Bath, NH 03740
(603) 747-2004
Bath, NH 03740
(603) 747-2004
Grades: K-6
| 65 students
Rank: #1919.
Dunbarton Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20 Robert Rogers Rd.
Dunbarton, NH 03046
(603) 774-3181
Dunbarton, NH 03046
(603) 774-3181
Grades: K-6
| 236 students
Rank: #2020.
Tuftonboro Central School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
205 Middle Rd.
Center Tuftonboro, NH 03816
(603) 569-2050
Center Tuftonboro, NH 03816
(603) 569-2050
Grades: K-6
| 104 students
Rank: #2121.
Canaan Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
31 School St.
Canaan, NH 03741
(603) 523-4312
Canaan, NH 03741
(603) 523-4312
Grades: PK-4
| 223 students
Rank: #2222.
Newfields Elementary School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9 Piscassic Rd.
Newfields, NH 03856
(603) 772-5555
Newfields, NH 03856
(603) 772-5555
Grades: K-5
| 116 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Chichester Central School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
219 Main St.
Chichester, NH 03258
(603) 798-5651
Chichester, NH 03258
(603) 798-5651
Grades: K-8
| 199 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Sandown North Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
23 Stagecoach Rd.
Sandown, NH 03873
(603) 887-8505
Sandown, NH 03873
(603) 887-8505
Grades: 1-5
| 321 students
Rank: #2525.
Lin-wood Public School (High)
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
72 Linwood Dr.
Lincoln, NH 03251
(603) 745-2214
Lincoln, NH 03251
(603) 745-2214
Grades: 9-12
| 94 students
Rank: #2626.
William Allen School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
23 Granite St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2280
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2280
Grades: K-5
| 287 students
Rank: #2727.
Belmont Middle School
Math: 21% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
38 School St.
Belmont, NH 03220
(603) 267-9220
Belmont, NH 03220
(603) 267-9220
Grades: 5-8
| 370 students
Rank: #2828.
Richards Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21 School St.
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-3710
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-3710
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Rank: n/an/a
53 Winnacunnet Rd.
Hampton, NH 03842
(603) 926-8706
Hampton, NH 03842
(603) 926-8706
Grades: PK-2
| 319 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public schools in New Hampshire?
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in New Hampshire include Hanover High School, New Franklin School and Academy For Science And Design Charter (M).
How many blue ribbon public schools are located in New Hampshire?
29 blue ribbon public schools are located in New Hampshire.
What is the racial composition of students in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire blue ribbon public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
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