Best Hanover Public Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,506 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 23% 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 (2026-27)

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 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

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 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).

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