For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public elementary schools serving 2,254 students in Coos County, NH.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Coos County, NH are Edward Fenn School, Milan Village Elementary School and Errol Consolidated Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Coos County, NH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Coos County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Coos County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edward Fenn School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
169 Main St.
Gorham, NH 03581
(603) 466-3334
Gorham, NH 03581
(603) 466-3334
Gr: K-5 | 147 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Milan Village Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11 Bridge St.
Milan, NH 03588
(603) 449-3306
Milan, NH 03588
(603) 449-3306
Gr: PK-6 | 116 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Errol Consolidated Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
99 Main St.
Errol, NH 03579
(603) 482-3341
Errol, NH 03579
(603) 482-3341
Gr: K-8 | 13 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Rank: #44.
Gorham Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Main St.
Gorham, NH 03581
(603) 466-2776
Gorham, NH 03581
(603) 466-2776
Gr: 6-8 | 84 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Groveton High School (Middle)
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
65 State St.
Groveton, NH 03582
(603) 636-1619
Groveton, NH 03582
(603) 636-1619
Gr: 6-8 | 66 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Rank: #66.
Pittsburg School Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12 School St
Pittsburg, NH 03592
(603) 538-6536
Pittsburg, NH 03592
(603) 538-6536
Gr: PK-8 | 47 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Berlin Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 State Street
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-5311
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-5311
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
Stark Village School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1192 Stark Hwy.
Groveton, NH 03582
(603) 636-1092
Groveton, NH 03582
(603) 636-1092
Gr: K-6 | 29 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Rank: #99.
Groveton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
36 Church St.
Groveton, NH 03582
(603) 636-1806
Groveton, NH 03582
(603) 636-1806
Gr: K-5 | 121 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1010.
Whitefield Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
34 Twin Mountain Rd.
Whitefield, NH 03598
(603) 837-3088
Whitefield, NH 03598
(603) 837-3088
Gr: PK-8 | 278 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1111.
Colebrook Academy And Elementary School (E)
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
27 Dumont Street
Colebrook, NH 03576
(603) 237-4801
Colebrook, NH 03576
(603) 237-4801
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1212.
Stewartstown Community School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 School St.
West Stewartstown, NH 03597
(603) 246-7082
West Stewartstown, NH 03597
(603) 246-7082
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1313.
Lancaster Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
35 Ice Pond Road
Lancaster, NH 03584
(603) 788-4924
Lancaster, NH 03584
(603) 788-4924
Gr: PK-8 | 322 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1414.
Berlin Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
550 Willard Street
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-4122
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-4122
Gr: 6-8 | 246 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1515.
Stratford Public School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
19 School St.
North Stratford, NH 03590
(603) 922-3387
North Stratford, NH 03590
(603) 922-3387
Gr: PK-8 | 56 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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%
Coos County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
56 Mt. Forist St.
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-3220
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-3220
Gr: 1-3 | 134 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
190 Norway St.
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-1471
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-1471
Gr: K-2 | 256 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
756 Dalton Rd.
Whitefield, NH 03598
(603) 837-9827
Whitefield, NH 03598
(603) 837-9827
Gr: K-8 | 20 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
178 Meadows Rd.
Jefferson, NH 03583
(603) 586-4363
Jefferson, NH 03583
(603) 586-4363
Gr: 1-5 | 46 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
193 Pine St.
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-5068
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-5068
Gr: K | 93 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
4 Mayberry Lane
Lancaster, NH 03584
(603) 788-2805
Lancaster, NH 03584
(603) 788-2805
Gr: 9-12
4 Mayberry Lane
Lancaster, NH 03584
(603) 788-2805
Lancaster, NH 03584
(603) 788-2805
Gr: 7-8
127 Regional Rd.
Whitefield, NH 03598
(603) 837-9827
Whitefield, NH 03598
(603) 837-9827
Gr: 1-8 | 10 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
19 School St
North Stratford, NH 03590
(603) 922-3387
North Stratford, NH 03590
(603) 922-3387
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Coos County, NH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Coos County, NH include Edward Fenn School, Milan Village Elementary School and Errol Consolidated Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Coos County?
16 public elementary schools are located in Coos County.
What is the racial composition of students in Coos County?
Coos County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public elementary schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Coos County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Coos County include: Lancaster Elementary School vs. Whitefield Elementary School, Whitefield Elementary School vs. Lancaster Elementary School
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