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Best Manchester Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,303 students in Manchester, NH.

The top ranked public middle schools in Manchester, NH are The Founders Academy Charter School (E), Hillside Middle School and Southside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Manchester, NH public middle schools have an score of 14% (versus the New Hampshire public middle school average of 38%), and score of 27% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Manchester have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public middle school average of 15% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Manchester, NH (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

The Founders Academy Charter School (E)

Charter School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
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5 Perimeter Rd
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 952-4705

Gr: 5-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Rank: #22.

Hillside Middle School

(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
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112 Reservoir Ave.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6352

Gr: 6-8 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Rank: #33.

Southside Middle School

(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
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300 South Jewett St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6359

Gr: 5-8 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Rank: #44.

Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School

(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
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201 Jack Lovering Drive
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 628-6247

Gr: 6-8 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

Rank: #55.

Middle School At Parkside

(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
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75 Parkside Ave.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6356

Gr: 5-8 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Rank: #66.

Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (M)

Charter School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
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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 middle schools in Manchester, NH?

The top ranked public middle schools in Manchester, NH include The Founders Academy Charter School (E), Hillside Middle School and Southside Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Manchester?

6 public middle schools are located in Manchester.

What is the racial composition of students in Manchester?

Manchester public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public middle schools average of 15% (majority Hispanic).

Which public middle schools in Manchester are often viewed compared to one another?