For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 981 students in Hillsborough, NH (there are 2 private schools, serving 90 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Hillsborough, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hillsborough, NH are Hillsboro-deering Elementary School, Hillsboro-deering High School and Hillsboro-deering Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hillsborough, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Hillsborough have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hillsborough, NH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillsboro-deering Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4 Hillcat Dr.
Hillsborough, NH 03244
(603) 464-1110
Hillsborough, NH 03244
(603) 464-1110
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Hillsboro-deering High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12 Hillcat Dr.
Hillsborough, NH 03244
(603) 464-1130
Hillsborough, NH 03244
(603) 464-1130
Gr: 9-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Hillsboro-deering Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6 Hillcat Dr.
Hillsborough, NH 03244
(603) 464-1120
Hillsborough, NH 03244
(603) 464-1120
Gr: 6-8 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hillsborough, NH?
The top-ranked public schools in Hillsborough, NH include Hillsboro-deering Elementary School, Hillsboro-deering High School and Hillsboro-deering Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Hillsborough?
3 public schools are located in Hillsborough.
What percentage of students in Hillsborough go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Hillsborough are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsborough?
Hillsborough public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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