For the 2026 school year, there are 3 charter public preschools serving 578 students in New Hampshire.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top-ranked charter public preschools in New Hampshire are Seacoast Charter School, Northeast Woodland Chartered Public School and Compass Classical Academy Charter School (E). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Hampshire charter public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Hampshire public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschool average of 16% (majority Hispanic).
Best Charter Public Preschools in New Hampshire (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked charter public preschools in New Hampshire?
The top-ranked charter public preschools in New Hampshire include Seacoast Charter School, Northeast Woodland Chartered Public School and Compass Classical Academy Charter School (E).
How many charter public preschools are located in New Hampshire?
3 charter public preschools are located in New Hampshire.
What is the racial composition of students in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire charter public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschools average of 16% (majority Hispanic).
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