For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,269 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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public preschool average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Nashua, NH (2026)
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.
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: 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
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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public preschools average of 17% (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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