Top 10 Best Manchester Public Schools (2023)

For the 2023 school year, there are 32 public schools serving 13,441 students in Manchester, NH (there are 27 private schools, serving 3,140 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Manchester, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Manchester, NH are The Founders Academy Charter School (H), Mill Falls Charter School and The Founders Academy Charter School (E). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manchester, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Manchester have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public school average of 16% (majority Hispanic).

Best Manchester, NH Public Schools (2023)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Founders Academy Charter School (H)
Charter School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5 Perimeter Rd
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 952-4705
Grades: 9-12
| 133 students
Rank: #22.
Mill Falls Charter School
Charter School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 William Loeb Dr, Unit 1
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 232-5176
Grades: K-6
| 168 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
The Founders Academy Charter School (E)
Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5 Perimeter Rd
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 952-4705
Grades: 6-8
| 236 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Manchester Central High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
535 Beech Street
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6363
Grades: 9-12
| 1,246 students
Rank: #55.
Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (H)
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
470 Pine St.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 232-7974
Grades: 9-12
| 73 students
Rank: #66.
Polaris Charter School
Charter School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Coolidge Ave
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 634-0034
Grades: K-5
| 109 students
Rank: #77.
Manchester Memorial High School
Math: 27% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Crusader Way
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6378
Grades: 9-12
| 1,362 students
Rank: #88.
Green Acres School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Jack Lovering Drive
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 624-6330
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
Rank: #99.
Bartlett Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
689 Mast Rd.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 623-8088
Grades: 1-4
| 193 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Hallsville School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
275 Jewett St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6332
Grades: K-5
| 238 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Webster School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2519 Elm St.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6344
Grades: K-5
| 338 students
Rank: #1212.
Highland-goffes Falls School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2021 Goffs Falls Rd.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6334
Grades: PK-5
| 378 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Manchester School Of Technology (High School)
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Gerald Connors Circle
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6490
Grades: 9-12
| 383 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Smyth Road School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
245 Bruce Rd.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6340
Grades: PK-5
| 402 students
Rank: #1515.
Manchester West High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9 Notre Dame Ave.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6384
Grades: 9-12
| 789 students
Rank: #1616.
Hillside Middle School
Math: 15% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
112 Reservoir Ave.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6352
Grades: 6-8
| 791 students
Rank: #1717.
Weston Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7 Michigan Avenue
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6347
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
Rank: #1818.
Northwest Elementary School
Math: 13% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Youville St.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6321
Grades: K-4
| 495 students
Rank: #1919.
Henry J. Mclaughlin Junior Middle School
Math: 12% | Reading: 23%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Jack Lovering Drive
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 628-6247
Grades: 6-8
| 711 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Jewett School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
130 S. Jewett St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6336
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Mcdonough School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 22%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
550 Lowell St.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6373
Grades: K-5
| 430 students
Rank: #2222.
Parker-varney School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
223 James Pollack Dr.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6338
Grades: PK-4
| 369 students
Rank: #2323.
Southside Middle School
Math: 8% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
300 South Jewett St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6359
Grades: 6-8
| 687 students
Rank: #2424.
Middle School At Parkside
Math: 9% | Reading: 22%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
75 Parkside Ave.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6356
Grades: 5-8
| 884 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Bakersville School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Elm St.
Manchester, NH 03101
(603) 624-6312
Grades: PK-5
| 402 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Gossler Park School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
145 Parkside Ave
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6327
Grades: K-4
| 327 students
Rank: #2727.
Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (M)
Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
470 Pine St.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 232-7974
Grades: 6-8
| 70 students
Rank: #2828.
Henry Wilson Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
555 Cedar Street
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6350
Grades: K-5
| 427 students
Rank: #2929.
Beech Street School
Math: 5% | Reading: 11%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
333 Beech St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6314
Grades: K-5
| 499 students
Rank: n/an/a
100 William Loeb Drive
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 935-7488
Grades: 9-11
| 36 students
Rank: n/an/a
100 William Loeb Drive
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 935-7488
Grades: 6-8
| 16 students
Rank: n/an/a
1066 Front St
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 316-1170
Grades: 9-10
| 34 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Manchester, New Hampshire

Manchester, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
555 Auburn St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6336
Grades: PK
| 196 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Manchester, NH?
How many public schools are located in Manchester, NH?

32 public schools are located in Manchester, NH.

What percentage of students in Manchester, NH go to public school?

81% of all K-12 students in Manchester, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 86%).

What is the racial composition of students in Manchester, NH?

Manchester, NH minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public school average of 16% (majority Hispanic).

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