For the 2025 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 76% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hanover High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
41 Lebanon St. Suite 1
Hanover, NH 03755
(603) 643-3431
Hanover, NH 03755
(603) 643-3431
Grades: 9-12
| 683 students
Rank: #22.
Bernice A. Ray School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
26 Reservoir Rd.
Hanover, NH 03755
(603) 643-6655
Hanover, NH 03755
(603) 643-6655
Grades: K-5
| 438 students
Rank: #33.
Frances C. Richmond School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
63 Lyme Rd.
Hanover, NH 03755
(603) 643-6040
Hanover, NH 03755
(603) 643-6040
Grades: 6-8
| 364 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hanover, NH?
The top ranked public schools in Hanover, NH include Hanover High School, Bernice A. Ray School and Frances C. Richmond School. Hanover has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New Hampshire.
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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