For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 822 students in Hampstead, NH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hampstead, NH are Hampstead Central School and Hampstead Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hampstead, NH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hampstead have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Hampshire public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 19% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hampstead, NH (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hampstead Central School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21 Emerson Ave.
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-6326
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-6326
Gr: PK-4 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Hampstead Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
28 School St.
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-6743
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-6743
Gr: 5-8 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Hampstead, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
21 Emerson Ave
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-6743
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-6743
Gr: PK | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hampstead, NH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hampstead, NH include Hampstead Central School and Hampstead Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hampstead?
2 public elementary schools are located in Hampstead.
What is the racial composition of students in Hampstead?
Hampstead public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public elementary schools average of 19% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Hampstead are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Hampstead include: Hampstead Middle School vs. Hampstead Central School
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