For the 2026 school year, there are 20 charter public middle schools serving 3,413 students in New Hampshire.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top-ranked charter public middle schools in New Hampshire are Academy For Science And Design Charter (M), Virtual Learning Academy (E) and Robert Frost Charter School (E). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Hampshire charter public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New Hampshire public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public middle school average of 15% (majority Hispanic).
Best Charter Public Middle Schools in New Hampshire (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy For Science And Design Charter (M)
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9 Townsend West
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 595-4705
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 595-4705
Gr: 5-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Virtual Learning Academy (E)
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 Linden St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 778-2500
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 778-2500
Gr: K-8 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Robert Frost Charter School (E)
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 Main Street
Conway, NH 03818
(603) 356-6332
Conway, NH 03818
(603) 356-6332
Gr: K-8 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Microsociety Academy Charter School Foundation
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
591 West Hollis Street
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 595-7877
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 595-7877
Gr: K-8 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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
Gr: K-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Windham Academy Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Industrial Drive
Windham, NH 03087
(603) 236-7900
Windham, NH 03087
(603) 236-7900
Gr: K-8 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Seacoast Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
171 Watson Road
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 842-5764
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 842-5764
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Mountain Village Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13 Nh Route 25
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 536-3900
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 536-3900
Gr: 1-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #99.
Surry Village Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
449 Route 12a
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 357-9700
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 357-9700
Gr: K-8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1010.
The Founders Academy Charter School (E)
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5 Perimeter Rd
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 952-4705
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 952-4705
Gr: 5-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1111.
Gathering Waters Charter School (E)
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
98 South Lincoln Street
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 733-8701
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 733-8701
Gr: K-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1212.
Strong Foundations Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
715 Riverwood Dr.
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 225-2715
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 225-2715
Gr: K-8 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1313.
Gate City Charter School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7 Henry Clay Dr
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 943-5273
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 943-5273
Gr: K-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1414.
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: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Compass Classical Academy Charter School (E)
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5 Elm Street
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 729-3370
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 729-3370
Gr: PK-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Great Bay Charter School (M)
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
30 Linden St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 519-9003
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 519-9003
Gr: 5-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1717.
Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (M)
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
470 Pine St.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 232-7974
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 232-7974
Gr: 6-8 | 47 students Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Benjamin Franklin Academy Chartered Public School (M)
Charter School
157 Chichester Rd
Loudon, NH 03307
(603) 325-7688
Loudon, NH 03307
(603) 325-7688
Gr: 6-8 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Heartwood Public Charter School
Charter School
30 Davenport Rd
Jefferson, NH 03583
(603) 696-1856
Jefferson, NH 03583
(603) 696-1856
Gr: K-8 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
North Country Charter Academy (M)
Charter School
260 Cottage St. Suite A
Littleton, NH 03561
(603) 444-1535
Littleton, NH 03561
(603) 444-1535
Gr: 7-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked charter public middle schools in New Hampshire?
The top-ranked charter public middle schools in New Hampshire include Academy For Science And Design Charter (M), Virtual Learning Academy (E) and Robert Frost Charter School (E).
How many charter public middle schools are located in New Hampshire?
20 charter public middle schools are located in New Hampshire.
What is the racial composition of students in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire charter public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% 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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