For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,713 students in Nashua, NH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Nashua, NH are Academy For Science And Design Charter (M), Microsociety Academy Charter School Foundation and Pennichuck Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nashua, NH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New Hampshire public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Nashua have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Hampshire public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public middle school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Nashua, NH (2026)
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 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
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 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: 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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Nashua, NH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Nashua, NH include Academy For Science And Design Charter (M), Microsociety Academy Charter School Foundation and Pennichuck Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Nashua?
5 public middle schools are located in Nashua.
What is the racial composition of students in Nashua?
Nashua public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public middle schools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Nashua are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Nashua include: Pennichuck Middle School vs. Fairgrounds Middle School, Fairgrounds Middle School vs. Pennichuck Middle School
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