For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,519 students in Nashua, NH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Nashua, NH are Academy For Science And Design Charter (H), Nashua High School South and Nashua High School North. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nashua, NH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New Hampshire public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 62% statewide average). High schools in Nashua have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Hampshire public high schools.
Nashua, NH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the New Hampshire average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nashua High School North, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Hampshire or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public high school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Nashua, NH (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy For Science And Design Charter (H)
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9 Townsend West
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 595-4705
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 595-4705
Gr: 9-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: 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%
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 high schools in Nashua, NH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Nashua, NH include Academy For Science And Design Charter (H), Nashua High School South and Nashua High School North.
How many public high schools are located in Nashua?
4 public high schools are located in Nashua.
What is the racial composition of students in Nashua?
Nashua public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public high schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Nashua are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Nashua include: Nashua High School North vs. Nashua High School South, Nashua High School South vs. Nashua High School North, Academy For Science And Design Charter (H) vs. Nashua High School South
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