For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,498 students in Carroll County, NH.
The top ranked public preschools in Carroll County, NH are Freedom Elementary School, Moultonborough Central School and Josiah Bartlett Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carroll County, NH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Hampshire public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Carroll County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschool average of 16% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Carroll County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
40 Loon Lake Rd.
Freedom, NH 03836
(603) 539-2077
Freedom, NH 03836
(603) 539-2077
Gr: PK-6 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Moultonborough Central School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
916 Whittier Hwy
Moultonborough, NH 03254
(603) 476-5535
Moultonborough, NH 03254
(603) 476-5535
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Josiah Bartlett Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Middleton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
116 Kings Highway
Union, NH 03887
(603) 473-5000
Union, NH 03887
(603) 473-5000
Gr: PK-6 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Ossipee Central School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
68 Main St.
Center Ossipee, NH 03814
(603) 539-4589
Center Ossipee, NH 03814
(603) 539-4589
Gr: PK-6 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #66.
Northeast Woodland Chartered Public School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
53 Technology Lane
Conway, NH 03818
(603) 374-7896
Conway, NH 03818
(603) 374-7896
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Paul Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
60 Taylor Way
Sanbornville, NH 03872
(603) 522-8891
Sanbornville, NH 03872
(603) 522-8891
Gr: PK-8 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Carroll County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
60 Taylor Way
Sanbornville, NH 03872
(603) 473-2716
Sanbornville, NH 03872
(603) 473-2716
Gr: K | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Carroll County, NH?
The top ranked public preschools in Carroll County, NH include Freedom Elementary School, Moultonborough Central School and Josiah Bartlett Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Carroll County?
7 public preschools are located in Carroll County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carroll County?
Carroll County public preschools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschools average of 16% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Carroll County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Carroll County include: Ossipee Central School vs. Paul Elementary School
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