For the 2024 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 5,471 students in Carroll County, NH (there are 6 private schools, serving 994 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Carroll County, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Carroll County, NH are Freedom Elementary School, Tuftonboro Central School and Jackson Grammar School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carroll County, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Carroll County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Carroll County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
40 Loon Lake Rd.
Freedom, NH 03836
(603) 539-2077
Freedom, NH 03836
(603) 539-2077
Grades: K-6
| 36 students
Rank: #22.
Tuftonboro Central School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Middle Rd.
Center Tuftonboro, NH 03816
(603) 569-2050
Center Tuftonboro, NH 03816
(603) 569-2050
Grades: K-6
| 104 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Jackson Grammar School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10 Black Mountain Rd
Jackson, NH 03846
(603) 383-6861
Jackson, NH 03846
(603) 383-6861
Grades: K-6
| 44 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Robert Frost Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 Main Street
Conway, NH 03818
(603) 356-6332
Conway, NH 03818
(603) 356-6332
Grades: K-8
| 40 students
Rank: #55.
Crescent Lake School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
75 Mcmanus Rd.
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-0223
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-0223
Grades: 4-6
| 176 students
Rank: #66.
Effingham Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6 Partridge Cove Rd.
Effingham, NH 03882
(603) 539-6032
Effingham, NH 03882
(603) 539-6032
Grades: K-6
| 99 students
Rank: #77.
Carpenter Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
102 S. Main St.
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-3457
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-3457
Grades: K-3
| 200 students
Rank: #88.
John H. Fuller School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
51 Pine St.
North Conway, NH 03860
(603) 356-5381
North Conway, NH 03860
(603) 356-5381
Grades: K-6
| 160 students
Rank: #99.
Moultonborough Central School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
916 Whittier Hwy
Moultonborough, NH 03254
(603) 476-5535
Moultonborough, NH 03254
(603) 476-5535
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Rank: #1010.
Moultonborough Academy
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25 Blake Rd.
Moultonborough, NH 03254
(603) 476-5517
Moultonborough, NH 03254
(603) 476-5517
Grades: 9-12
| 144 students
Rank: #1111.
Kennett High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
409 Eagles Way
North Conway, NH 03860
(603) 356-4343
North Conway, NH 03860
(603) 356-4343
Grades: 9-13
| 725 students
Rank: #1212.
Kingswood Regional High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
396 S. Main St.
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-2055
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-2055
Grades: 9-12
| 728 students
Rank: #1313.
Sandwich Central School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
28 Squam Lake Rd.
Center Sandwich, NH 03227
(603) 284-7712
Center Sandwich, NH 03227
(603) 284-7712
Grades: K-6
| 76 students
Rank: #1414.
Kingswood Regional Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
404 S. Main St.
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-3689
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-3689
Grades: 7-8
| 375 students
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Josiah Bartlett Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1313 Us Rte 302
Bartlett, NH 03812
(603) 374-2331
Bartlett, NH 03812
(603) 374-2331
Grades: PK-8
| 168 students
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2069 Village Rd.
Madison, NH 03849
(603) 367-4642
Madison, NH 03849
(603) 367-4642
Grades: K-6
| 130 students
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Moultonborough Middle Level
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25 Blake Rd.
Moultonborough, NH 03254
(603) 476-5517
Moultonborough, NH 03254
(603) 476-5517
Grades: 6-8
| 109 students
Rank: #1818.
Kenneth A. Brett School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
881 Tamworth Rd.
Tamworth, NH 03886
(603) 323-7271
Tamworth, NH 03886
(603) 323-7271
Grades: K-8
| 193 students
Rank: #1919.
Ossipee Central School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
68 Main St.
Center Ossipee, NH 03814
(603) 539-4589
Center Ossipee, NH 03814
(603) 539-4589
Grades: PK-6
| 273 students
Rank: #2020.
A. Crosby Kennett Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
176 Main St.
Conway, NH 03818
(603) 447-6364
Conway, NH 03818
(603) 447-6364
Grades: 7-8
| 229 students
Rank: #2121.
Conway Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
160 Main St.
Conway, NH 03818
(603) 447-3369
Conway, NH 03818
(603) 447-3369
Grades: K-6
| 195 students
Rank: #2222.
Pine Tree Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
183 Mill St.
Center Conway, NH 03813
(603) 447-2882
Center Conway, NH 03813
(603) 447-2882
Grades: K-6
| 237 students
Rank: #2323.
Northeast Woodland Chartered Public School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
53 Technology Lane
Conway, NH 03818
(603) 374-7896
Conway, NH 03818
(603) 374-7896
Grades: PK-8
| 170 students
Rank: #2424.
Paul Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
60 Taylor Way
Sanbornville, NH 03872
(603) 522-8891
Sanbornville, NH 03872
(603) 522-8891
Grades: PK-8
| 465 students
Rank: #2525.
Middleton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
116 Kings Highway
Union, NH 03887
(603) 473-5000
Union, NH 03887
(603) 473-5000
Grades: PK-6
| 148 students
Carroll County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
60 Taylor Way
Sanbornville, NH 03872
(603) 473-2716
Sanbornville, NH 03872
(603) 473-2716
Grades: K
| 53 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Carroll County, NH?
The top ranked public schools in Carroll County, NH include Freedom Elementary School, Tuftonboro Central School and Jackson Grammar School.
How many public schools are located in Carroll County, NH?
25 public schools are located in Carroll County, NH.
What percentage of students in Carroll County, NH go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Carroll County, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Carroll County, NH?
Carroll County, NH public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
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