Best West Side Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 500 students in the neighborhood of West Side, Manchester, NH.
The top-ranked public schools in West Side are Spark Academy Of Advanced Technologies Charter School and Parker-varney School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Side, Manchester, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% 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 West Side, Manchester, NH (2026)

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 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Parker-varney School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
223 James Pollack Dr.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6338
Gr: PK-4 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Side, Manchester, NH?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Side, Manchester, NH include Spark Academy Of Advanced Technologies Charter School and Parker-varney School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Side, Manchester?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Side, Manchester.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Side, Manchester?
the neighborhood of West Side, Manchester public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).

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