Best Hanover Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,485 students in Hanover, NH. Hanover has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New Hampshire.
The top ranked public schools in Hanover, NH are Hanover High School, Bernice A. Ray School and Frances C. Richmond School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hanover, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Hanover have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Hanover, NH (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hanover High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
41 Lebanon St. Suite 1
Hanover, NH 03755
(603) 643-3431
Gr: 9-12 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Bernice A. Ray School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
26 Reservoir Rd.
Hanover, NH 03755
(603) 643-6655
Gr: K-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Frances C. Richmond School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
63 Lyme Rd.
Hanover, NH 03755
(603) 643-6040
Gr: 6-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Hanover, NH?
How many public schools are located in Hanover?
3 public schools are located in Hanover.
What is the racial composition of students in Hanover?
Hanover public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).

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