For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 174 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Manchester, NH.
The top-ranked public schools in Downtown are Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (H) and Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (M). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Manchester, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Manchester, NH (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (H)
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
470 Pine St.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 232-7974
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 232-7974
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (M)
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
470 Pine St.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 232-7974
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 232-7974
Gr: 6-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Manchester, NH?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Manchester, NH include Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (H) and Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (M).
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Manchester?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Manchester.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Manchester?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Manchester public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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