For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public preschools serving 3,844 students in Merrimack County, NH.
The top-ranked public preschools in Merrimack County, NH are Bow Elementary School, Harold Martin School and Boscawen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merrimack County, NH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New Hampshire public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Merrimack County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Hampshire public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschool average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Merrimack County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bow Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22 Bow Center Rd.
Bow, NH 03304
(603) 225-3049
Bow, NH 03304
(603) 225-3049
Gr: PK-4 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Harold Martin School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
271 Main St.
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 746-3473
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 746-3473
Gr: PK-3 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Boscawen Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Best Ave.
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-6512
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-6512
Gr: PK-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Jennie D. Blake School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
32 Crescent St
Hill, NH 03243
(603) 934-2245
Hill, NH 03243
(603) 934-2245
Gr: PK-6 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Henniker Community School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
51 Western Avenue
Henniker, NH 03242
(603) 428-3476
Henniker, NH 03242
(603) 428-3476
Gr: PK-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Abbot-downing School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
152 South St.
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0827
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0827
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Beaver Meadow School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
40 Sewalls Fall Rd.
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0853
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0853
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #88.
Pittsfield Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
34 Bow St.
Pittsfield, NH 03263
(603) 435-8432
Pittsfield, NH 03263
(603) 435-8432
Gr: PK-5 | 215 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #99.
Penacook Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Village St.
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-4891
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-4891
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1010.
Paul A. Smith School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
41 Daniel Webster Dr.
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-4144
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-4144
Gr: PK-3 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
2 Sherwood Dr.
Hooksett, NH 03106
(603) 623-7233
Hooksett, NH 03106
(603) 623-7233
Gr: PK-2 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
163 Old Warner Road
Bradford, NH 03221
(603) 938-5959
Bradford, NH 03221
(603) 938-5959
Gr: PK | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
114 Cougar Ct.
New London, NH 03257
(603) 526-8604
New London, NH 03257
(603) 526-8604
Gr: PK | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
53 South Curtisville Road
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0830
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0830
Gr: PK-2 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Merrimack County, NH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Merrimack County, NH include Bow Elementary School, Harold Martin School and Boscawen Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Merrimack County?
15 public preschools are located in Merrimack County.
What is the racial composition of students in Merrimack County?
Merrimack County public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Merrimack County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Merrimack County include: Boscawen Elementary School vs. Beaver Meadow School, Harold Martin School vs. Bow Elementary School, Beaver Meadow School vs. Abbot-downing School
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