Top 10 Best Merrimack County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 3,403 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 40% (versus the New Hampshire public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Merrimack County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Hampshire public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschool average of 16% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Merrimack County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bow Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
22 Bow Center Rd.
Bow, NH 03304
(603) 225-3049
Grades: PK-4
| 514 students
Rank: #22.
Harold Martin School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
271 Main St.
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 746-3473
Grades: PK-3
| 260 students
Rank: #33.
Boscawen Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1 Best Ave.
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-6512
Grades: PK-5
| 215 students
Rank: #44.
Henniker Community School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
51 Western Avenue
Henniker, NH 03242
(603) 428-3476
Grades: PK-8
| 397 students
Rank: #55.
Jennie D. Blake School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
32 Crescent St
Hill, NH 03243
(603) 934-2245
Grades: PK-6
| 49 students
Rank: #66.
Pittsfield Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
34 Bow St.
Pittsfield, NH 03263
(603) 435-8432
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #77.
Beaver Meadow School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
40 Sewalls Fall Rd.
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0853
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
Rank: #88.
Penacook Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
60 Village St.
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-4891
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
Rank: #99.
Paul A. Smith School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
41 Daniel Webster Dr.
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-4144
Grades: PK-3
| 293 students
Rank: n/an/a
2 Sherwood Dr.
Hooksett, NH 03106
(603) 623-7233
Grades: PK-2
| 392 students
Rank: n/an/a
James House Preschool
114 Cougar Ct.
New London, NH 03257
(603) 526-8604
Grades: PK
| 32 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mill Brook School
53 South Curtisville Road
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0830
Grades: PK-2
| 334 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Merrimack County, NH

Merrimack County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
20 Rowell Dr
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5116
Grades: 3-4
| 182 students
270 Loudon Road
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 369-9000
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
270 Loudon Road
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 369-9000
Grades: 9-11
| n/a students
38 Liberty St
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0833
Grades: K-1
| 75 students
15 Shawmut St
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0858
Grades: PK-2
| 167 students
200 Sanborn St.
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5828
Grades: PK
| 20 students
15 Elkins St.
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-9200
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
Po Box 2635
Concord, NH 03302
(603) 223-6770
Grades: 2-6
| 6 students
716 Riverwood Drive
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 210-1882
Grades: 9-13
| 61 students
30 High St.
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-1807
Grades: K-1
| 126 students
40 Thorndike St
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0836
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
26 Washington Street
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-4022
Grades: 9-11
| 21 students
4 Church St.
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0844
Grades: K-5
| 159 students

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, NH?
12 public preschools are located in Merrimack County, NH.
What is the racial composition of students in Merrimack County, NH?
Merrimack County, NH public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschools average of 16% (majority Hispanic).

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