Top Rankings
Gate City Charter School For The Arts School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 143 students in Gate City Charter School For The Arts School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public School in Gate City Charter School For The Arts School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
1 School
508 Schools
# Students
143 Students
165,155 Students
# Teachers
10 Teachers
14,445 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gate City Charter School For The Arts School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 189 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#167 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
36%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.32
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
8%
8%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
78%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Best Gate City Charter School For The Arts School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gate City Charter School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7 Henry Clay Dr
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 943-5273
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 943-5273
Gr: K-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gate City Charter School For The Arts School District?
Gate City Charter School For The Arts School District manages 1 public schools serving 143 students.
What is the rank of Gate City Charter School For The Arts School District?
Gate City Charter School For The Arts School District is ranked #167 out of 189 school districts in New Hampshire (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Hampshire school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gate City Charter School For The Arts School District?
78% of Gate City Charter School For The Arts School District students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gate City Charter School For The Arts School District?
Gate City Charter School For The Arts School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
Recent Articles
School Choice vs. Neighborhood Schools: Key Factors
Explore school choice vs. neighborhood schools in 2025. Learn key factors parents should weigh when deciding the best fit for their child.
Best School Match 2025: Public vs Charter vs Magnet
Compare 2025 public, charter, and magnet school options with updated data, trends, and strategies to find the best fit.
Public School Boundaries and Equity in 2025
Explore how public school boundaries shape access, equity, and opportunity for students in 2025. Learn the impact on families and education policy.
