For the 2023 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,963 students in Concord, NH (there are 13 private schools, serving 2,290 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 Concord High School, Boscawen Elementary School and Christa Mcauliffe 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 26% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% 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 equal to the New Hampshire public school average of 16% (majority Hispanic).
Best Concord, NH Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Concord High School
Math: 35% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
170 Warren St.
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0800
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0800
Grades: 9-13
| 1,507 students
Rank: #22.
Boscawen Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Best Ave.
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-6512
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-6512
Grades: PK-5
| 219 students
Rank: #33.
Christa Mcauliffe School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17 North Spring Street
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0840
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0840
Grades: K-5
| 346 students
Rank: #44.
Broken Ground School
Math: 27% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
51 South Curtisville Road
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0855
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0855
Grades: 3-5
| 314 students
Rank: #55.
Abbot-downing School
Math: 25-29% | 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
| 325 students
Rank: #66.
Merrimack Valley High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
106 Village St.
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-4311
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-4311
Grades: 9-12
| 769 students
Rank: #77.
Merrimack Valley Middle School
Math: 24% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14 Allen St.
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-6336
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-6336
Grades: 6-8
| 514 students
Rank: #88.
Rundlett Middle School
Math: 21% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
144 South St.
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0862
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0862
Grades: 6-8
| 903 students
Rank: #99.
Beaver Meadow School
Math: 20-24% | 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
| 328 students
Rank: #1010.
Penacook Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Village St.
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-4891
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-4891
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Rank: #1111.
Webster Elementary School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
936 Battle St.
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 648-2467
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 648-2467
Grades: K-5
| 84 students
Rank: n/an/a
Csi Charter School
Charter School
26 Washington Street
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-0194
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-0194
Grades: 11-12
| 28 students
Rank: n/an/a
53 South Curtisville Road
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0830
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0830
Grades: PK-2
| 322 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 Concord High School, Boscawen Elementary School and Christa Mcauliffe 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 equal to the New Hampshire public schools average of 16% (majority Hispanic).
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