For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,383 students in Merrimack, NH.
The top-ranked public preschools in Merrimack, NH are Reeds Ferry School, James Mastricola Elementary School and Thorntons Ferry School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merrimack, NH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New Hampshire public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Merrimack have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Hampshire public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschool average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Merrimack, NH (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reeds Ferry School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15 Lyons Rd.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6215
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6215
Gr: PK-4 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
James Mastricola Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7 School St.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6218
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6218
Gr: PK-4 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Thorntons Ferry School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
134 Camp Sargent Rd.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 889-1577
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 889-1577
Gr: PK-4 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Merrimack, NH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Merrimack, NH include Reeds Ferry School, James Mastricola Elementary School and Thorntons Ferry School.
How many public preschools are located in Merrimack?
3 public preschools are located in Merrimack.
What is the racial composition of students in Merrimack?
Merrimack public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Merrimack are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Merrimack include: James Mastricola Elementary School vs. Reeds Ferry School, Reeds Ferry School vs. James Mastricola Elementary School
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