For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 1,481 students in Coos County, NH.
The top ranked public preschools in Coos County, NH are Milan Village Elementary School, Pittsburg School Elementary School and Berlin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Coos County, NH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Hampshire public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Coos County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschool average of 16% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Coos County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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%
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 preschools in Coos County, NH?
The top ranked public preschools in Coos County, NH include Milan Village Elementary School, Pittsburg School Elementary School and Berlin Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Coos County?
8 public preschools are located in Coos County.
What is the racial composition of students in Coos County?
Coos County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschools average of 16% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Coos County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Coos County include: Lancaster Elementary School vs. Whitefield Elementary School, Whitefield Elementary School vs. Lancaster Elementary School
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