For the 2026 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 57% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Bow have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bow Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22 Bow Center Rd.
Bow, NH 03304
(603) 225-3049
Bow, NH 03304
(603) 225-3049
Gr: PK-4 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Bow High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
55 Falcon Way
Bow, NH 03304
(603) 228-2210
Bow, NH 03304
(603) 228-2210
Gr: 9-12 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Bow Memorial School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20 Bow Center Rd.
Bow, NH 03304
(603) 225-3212
Bow, NH 03304
(603) 225-3212
Gr: 5-8 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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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