For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 647 students in Hillsborough, NH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hillsborough, NH are Hillsboro-deering Elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hillsborough have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 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 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 elementary schools in Hillsborough, NH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hillsborough, NH include Hillsboro-deering Elementary School and Hillsboro-deering Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hillsborough?
2 public elementary schools are located in Hillsborough.
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsborough?
Hillsborough public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public elementary schools average of 19% (majority Hispanic).
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