For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 4,028 students in Manchester, NH.
The top ranked public preschools in Manchester, NH are Webster School, Green Acres School and Highland-goffes Falls School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manchester, NH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Hampshire public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Manchester have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public preschool average of 16% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Manchester, NH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Webster School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2519 Elm St.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6344
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6344
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Rank: #22.
Green Acres School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Jack Lovering Drive
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 624-6330
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 624-6330
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
Rank: #33.
Highland-goffes Falls School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2021 Goffs Falls Rd.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6334
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6334
Grades: PK-4
| 337 students
Rank: #44.
Smyth Road School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
245 Bruce Rd.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6340
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6340
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #55.
Jewett School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
130 S. Jewett St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6336
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6336
Grades: PK-4
| 453 students
Rank: #66.
Weston Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7 Michigan Avenue
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6347
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6347
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
Rank: #77.
Bakersville School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20 Elm St.
Manchester, NH 03101
(603) 624-6312
Manchester, NH 03101
(603) 624-6312
Grades: PK-4
| 344 students
Rank: #88.
Mcdonough School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
550 Lowell St.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6373
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6373
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Rank: #99.
Parker-varney School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
223 James Pollack Dr.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6338
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6338
Grades: PK-4
| 394 students
Rank: #1010.
Gossler Park School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
145 Parkside Ave
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6327
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6327
Grades: PK-4
| 339 students
Manchester, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
275 Jewett St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6332
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6332
Grades: K-5
| 238 students
100 William Loeb Drive
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 935-7488
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 935-7488
Grades: 9-11
| 36 students
100 William Loeb Drive
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 935-7488
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 935-7488
Grades: 6-8
| 16 students
555 Auburn St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6336
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6336
Grades: PK
| 196 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Manchester, NH?
The top ranked public preschools in Manchester, NH include Webster School, Green Acres School and Highland-goffes Falls School.
How many public preschools are located in Manchester?
10 public preschools are located in Manchester.
What is the racial composition of students in Manchester?
Manchester public preschools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public preschools average of 16% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Manchester are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Manchester include: Mcdonough School vs. Smyth Road School, Highland-goffes Falls School vs. Jewett School, Weston Elementary School vs. Green Acres School
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