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Nashua School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 9,741 students in Nashua School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Nashua School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
21 Schools
506 Schools
# Students
9,741 Students
163,071 Students
# Teachers
821 Teachers
14,484 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Nashua School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 187 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#151 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
36%
Graduation Rate
88%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)37.4%
24.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.33
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
31%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
3%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% White
49%
82%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,055 in this school district is less than the state median of $24,192. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,972 is higher than the state median of $24,280. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$215 MM
$3,945 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$263 MM
$3,959 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,055
$24,192
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$26,972
$24,280
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Nashua School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Searles School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
39 Shady Ln.
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 966-3620
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 966-3620
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Bicentennial Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
296 E. Dunstable Rd.
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 966-1760
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 966-1760
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Main Dunstable School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20 Whitford Rd.
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 966-2320
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 966-2320
Gr: K-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Charlotte Ave Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
48 Charlotte Ave.
Nashua, NH 03064
(603) 966-1940
Nashua, NH 03064
(603) 966-1940
Gr: K-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Broad Street Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
390 Broad St.
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 966-1880
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 966-1880
Gr: K-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Birch Hill Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17 Birch Hill Dr.
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 966-1820
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 966-1820
Gr: K-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
Nashua High School South
(Math: 28% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
36 Riverside Dr.
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 966-1100
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 966-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,686 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #88.
Sunset Heights School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15 Osgood Rd.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-3680
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-3680
Gr: K-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
Nashua High School North
(Math: 26% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8 Titan Way
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 966-2500
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 966-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,543 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1010.
Pennichuck Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
207 Manchester St.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-4140
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-4140
Gr: 6-8 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1111.
Fairgrounds Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
27 Cleveland St.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 594-4393
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 594-4393
Gr: 6-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1212.
Fairgrounds Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
37 Blanchard St.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-2220
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-2220
Gr: K-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1313.
Mt. Pleasant School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10 Manchester St.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-2400
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Amherst Street School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
71 Amherst St.
Nashua, NH 03064
(603) 966-1700
Nashua, NH 03064
(603) 966-1700
Gr: K-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Ledge Street School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
139 Ledge St.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-2120
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-2120
Gr: K-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1616.
Dr. Norman W. Crisp School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 Arlington St.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-2100
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-2100
Gr: K-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
55 Franklin Street
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-1003
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-1003
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
41 Diantonio Dr
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 966-3900
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 966-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
55 Franklin St
Nashua, NH 03064
(603) 966-1066
Nashua, NH 03064
(603) 966-1066
Gr: PK | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
36 Riverside Dr.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-1141
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-1141
Gr: PK | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nashua School District?
Nashua School District manages 21 public schools serving 9,741 students.
What is the rank of Nashua School District?
Nashua School District is ranked #148 out of 187 school districts in New Hampshire (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Hampshire school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Nashua School District?
49% of Nashua School District students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nashua School District?
Nashua School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Nashua School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,972 is higher than the state median of $24,280. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
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