For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,318 students in Nashua, NH.
The top ranked public preschools in Nashua, NH are New Searles School, Bicentennial Elementary School and Mt. Pleasant School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nashua, NH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the New Hampshire public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Nashua have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Hampshire public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public preschool average of 16% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Nashua, NH (2025)
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 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
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: n/an/a
55 Franklin St
Nashua, NH 03064
(603) 966-1066
Nashua, NH 03064
(603) 966-1066
Gr: PK | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
One Concord St
Nashua, NH 03064
(603) 966-1510
Nashua, NH 03064
(603) 966-1510
Gr: PK | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
36 Riverside Dr.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-1141
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-1141
Gr: PK | 38 students Minority enrollment: 37%
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 preschools in Nashua, NH?
The top ranked public preschools in Nashua, NH include New Searles School, Bicentennial Elementary School and Mt. Pleasant School.
How many public preschools are located in Nashua?
6 public preschools are located in Nashua.
What is the racial composition of students in Nashua?
Nashua public preschools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public preschools average of 16% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Nashua are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Nashua include: New Searles School vs. Bicentennial Elementary School, Bicentennial Elementary School vs. New Searles School
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