For the 2025-26 school year, there are 16 public elementary schools serving 6,065 students in Nashua, NH.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Nashua, NH are Academy For Science And Design Charter (M), New Searles School and Bicentennial Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nashua, NH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Nashua have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Nashua, NH (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy For Science And Design Charter (M)
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9 Townsend West
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 595-4705
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 595-4705
Gr: 5-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
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 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
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 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
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 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Microsociety Academy Charter School Foundation
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
591 West Hollis Street
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 595-7877
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 595-7877
Gr: K-8 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
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 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
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 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
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 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #99.
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 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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 | 499 students 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 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 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 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
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 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
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 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Nashua, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Boys & Girls Club
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 594-4326
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 594-4326
Gr: 6-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Boys & Girls Club
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 594-4326
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 594-4326
Gr: 9-11 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
117 Elm St.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-3900
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
440 Amherst St
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 594-4326
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 594-4326
Gr: 9-10
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Nashua, NH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Nashua, NH include Academy For Science And Design Charter (M), New Searles School and Bicentennial Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Nashua?
16 public elementary schools are located in Nashua.
What is the racial composition of students in Nashua?
Nashua public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public elementary schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Nashua are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Nashua include: Pennichuck Middle School vs. Fairgrounds Middle School, Fairgrounds Middle School vs. Pennichuck Middle School, Sunset Heights School vs. Fairgrounds Elementary School
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