For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,481 students in Durham, NH (there are 1 private school, serving 62 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Durham, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
The top ranked public schools in Durham, NH are Oyster River High School and Oyster River Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Durham, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Durham have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Durham, NH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oyster River High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
55 Coe Dr.
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 868-2375
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 868-2375
Grades: 9-13
| 837 students
Rank: #22.
Oyster River Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Coe Dr.
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 868-2155
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 868-2155
Grades: 5-8
| 618 students
Rank: n/an/a
55 Coe Dr.
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 868-2375
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 868-2375
Grades: PK
| 26 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Durham, NH?
The top ranked public schools in Durham, NH include Oyster River High School and Oyster River Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Durham?
3 public schools are located in Durham.
What percentage of students in Durham go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Durham are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in Durham?
Durham public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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