For the 2025 school year, there are 7 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 1,958 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 middle schools in New Hampshire are Academy For Science And Design Charter (M), North Hampton School and Thornton Central School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Hampshire blue ribbon public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New Hampshire public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public middle school average of 15% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools in New Hampshire (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Academy For Science And Design Charter (M)
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9 Townsend West
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 595-4705
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 595-4705
Grades: 5-8
| 404 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 270 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 173 students
Rank: #44.
Gilmanton Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1386 Nh Rte. 140
Gilmanton Iron Works, NH 03837
(603) 364-5681
Gilmanton Iron Works, NH 03837
(603) 364-5681
Grades: K-8
| 359 students
Rank: #55.
The Birches Academy Of Academics - Art A Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
419 South Broadway 2nd Floor
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 458-6399
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 458-6399
Grades: K-8
| 235 students
Rank: #66.
Chichester Central School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
219 Main St.
Chichester, NH 03258
(603) 798-5651
Chichester, NH 03258
(603) 798-5651
Grades: K-8
| 188 students
Rank: #77.
Belmont Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
38 School St.
Belmont, NH 03220
(603) 267-9220
Belmont, NH 03220
(603) 267-9220
Grades: 5-8
| 329 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in New Hampshire?
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in New Hampshire include Academy For Science And Design Charter (M), North Hampton School and Thornton Central School.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in New Hampshire?
7 blue ribbon public middle schools are located in New Hampshire.
What is the racial composition of students in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire blue ribbon public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public middle schools average of 15% (majority Hispanic).
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