For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 160 students in Merrimack, NH.
The top-ranked public charter school in Merrimack, NH is Gate City Charter School For The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merrimack, NH public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Hampshire public charter school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 58% statewide average). Charter schools in Merrimack have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public charter school average of 21% (majority Asian).
Best Public Charter Schools in Merrimack, NH (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gate City Charter School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7 Henry Clay Dr
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 943-5273
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 943-5273
Gr: K-8 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Wellheart Chartered Public School
Charter School
646 Daniel Webster Hwy
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 733-8968
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 733-8968
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Merrimack, NH?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Merrimack, NH include Gate City Charter School For The Arts.
How many public charter schools are located in Merrimack?
2 public charter schools are located in Merrimack.
What is the racial composition of students in Merrimack?
Merrimack public charter schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public charter schools average of 21% (majority Asian).
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