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Best Manchester Public Charter Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 928 students in Manchester, NH.
The top ranked public charter schools in Manchester, NH are Spark Academy Of Advanced Technologies Charter School, The Founders Academy Charter School (H) and Mill Falls Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manchester, NH public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New Hampshire public charter school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 58% statewide average). Charter schools in Manchester have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public charter school average of 21% (majority Asian).

Best Public Charter Schools in Manchester, NH (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spark Academy Of Advanced Technologies Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1066 Front St.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 316-1170
Gr: 9-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Mill Falls Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 William Loeb Dr, Unit 1
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 232-5176
Gr: K-6 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Polaris Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Coolidge Ave
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 634-0034
Gr: K-5 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
The Founders Academy Charter School (E)
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5 Perimeter Rd
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 952-4705
Gr: 5-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (M)
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
470 Pine St.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 232-7974
Gr: 6-8 | 47 students Minority enrollment: 49%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Manchester, New Hampshire

Manchester, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Hallsville School (Closed 2023)
275 Jewett St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6332
Gr: K-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Making Community Connections Charter School (H) (Closed 2023)
Charter School
100 William Loeb Drive
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 935-7488
Gr: 9-11 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Making Community Connections Charter School (M) (Closed 2023)
Charter School
100 William Loeb Drive
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 935-7488
Gr: 6-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Selma Deitch Early Learning Program (Closed 2010)
555 Auburn St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6336
Gr: PK | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Manchester, NH?
How many public charter schools are located in Manchester?
7 public charter schools are located in Manchester.
What is the racial composition of students in Manchester?
Manchester public charter schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public charter schools average of 21% (majority Asian).
Which public charter schools in Manchester are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Manchester include: Polaris Charter School vs. Mill Falls Charter School, Mill Falls Charter School vs. Polaris Charter School

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