For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 969 students in Newmarket, NH (there are 1 private school, serving 68 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Newmarket, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
The top-ranked public schools in Newmarket, NH are Newmarket Elementary School, Newmarket Jr.-sr. High School and Newmarket Jr.-sr. High Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newmarket, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Newmarket have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Newmarket, NH (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newmarket Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
243 S. Main St.
Newmarket, NH 03857
(603) 659-2192
Newmarket, NH 03857
(603) 659-2192
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Newmarket Jr.-sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
213 S. Main St.
Newmarket, NH 03857
(603) 659-3271
Newmarket, NH 03857
(603) 659-3271
Gr: 9-13 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Newmarket Jr.-sr. High Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
213 S. Main St.
Newmarket, NH 03857
(603) 659-3271
Newmarket, NH 03857
(603) 659-3271
Gr: 6-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Newmarket, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
213 So Main St
Newmarket, NH 03857
(603) 659-3271
Newmarket, NH 03857
(603) 659-3271
Gr: 9-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Newmarket, NH?
The top-ranked public schools in Newmarket, NH include Newmarket Elementary School, Newmarket Jr.-sr. High School and Newmarket Jr.-sr. High Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Newmarket?
3 public schools are located in Newmarket.
What percentage of students in Newmarket go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Newmarket are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in Newmarket?
Newmarket public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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