For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,669 students in Bow, NH (there are 3 private schools, serving 127 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Bow, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
The top ranked public schools in Bow, NH are Bow Elementary School, Bow High School and Bow Memorial School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bow, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Bow have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 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 Bow, NH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bow Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22 Bow Center Rd.
Bow, NH 03304
(603) 225-3049
Bow, NH 03304
(603) 225-3049
Grades: PK-4
| 528 students
Rank: #22.
Bow High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
55 Falcon Way
Bow, NH 03304
(603) 228-2210
Bow, NH 03304
(603) 228-2210
Grades: 9-12
| 611 students
Rank: #33.
Bow Memorial School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20 Bow Center Rd.
Bow, NH 03304
(603) 225-3212
Bow, NH 03304
(603) 225-3212
Grades: 5-8
| 530 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bow, NH?
The top ranked public schools in Bow, NH include Bow Elementary School, Bow High School and Bow Memorial School.
How many public schools are located in Bow?
4 public schools are located in Bow.
What percentage of students in Bow go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Bow are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bow?
Bow 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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