For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,985 students in Concord, NH (there are 13 private schools, serving 2,308 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in Concord, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Concord, NH are Boscawen Elementary School, Christa Mcauliffe School and Csi Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Concord, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Concord have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Concord, NH (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Boscawen Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Best Ave.
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-6512
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-6512
Grades: PK-5
| 215 students
Rank: #22.
Christa Mcauliffe School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17 North Spring Street
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0840
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0840
Grades: K-5
| 354 students
Rank: #33.
Csi Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26 Washington Street
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-0194
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-0194
Grades: 11-12
| 24 students
Rank: #44.
Merrimack Valley Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14 Allen St.
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-6336
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-6336
Grades: 6-8
| 477 students
Rank: #55.
Concord High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
170 Warren St.
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0800
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,504 students
Rank: #66.
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
936 Battle St.
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 648-2467
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 648-2467
Grades: K-5
| 86 students
Rank: #77.
Merrimack Valley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
106 Village St.
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-4311
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-4311
Grades: 9-12
| 793 students
Rank: #88.
Abbot-downing School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
152 South St.
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0827
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0827
Grades: K-5
| 348 students
Rank: #99.
Penacook Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
60 Village St.
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-4891
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-4891
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
Rank: #1010.
Broken Ground School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
51 South Curtisville Road
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0855
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0855
Grades: 3-5
| 322 students
Rank: #1111.
Beaver Meadow School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
40 Sewalls Fall Rd.
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0853
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0853
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
Rank: #1212.
Rundlett Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
144 South St.
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0862
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0862
Grades: 6-8
| 861 students
Rank: n/an/a
53 South Curtisville Road
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0830
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0830
Grades: PK-2
| 334 students
Concord, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Capital City Public Charter School (E) (Closed 2021)
Charter School
270 Loudon Road
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 369-9000
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 369-9000
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Capital City Public Charter School (H) (Closed 2021)
Charter School
270 Loudon Road
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 369-9000
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 369-9000
Grades: 9-11
| n/a students
Laurent Clerc Academy (Closed 2007)
Charter School
Po Box 2635
Concord, NH 03302
(603) 223-6770
Concord, NH 03302
(603) 223-6770
Grades: 2-6
| 6 students
40 Thorndike St
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0836
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0836
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
Teams Charter School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
26 Washington Street
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-4022
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-4022
Grades: 9-11
| 21 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Concord, NH?
The top ranked public schools in Concord, NH include Boscawen Elementary School, Christa Mcauliffe School and Csi Charter School.
How many public schools are located in Concord, NH?
13 public schools are located in Concord, NH.
What percentage of students in Concord, NH go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in Concord, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Concord, NH?
Concord, NH public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
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