For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 819 students in Newport, NH (there are 3 private schools, serving 188 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Newport, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
The top-ranked public schools in Newport, NH are Croydon Village School, Unity Elementary School and Newport Middle High School (High). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newport, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Newport have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Newport, NH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Croydon Village School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
889 Nh Rt. 10
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2080
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2080
Gr: K-4 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #22.
Unity Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
864 2nd Nh Tpke.
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 542-5888
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 542-5888
Gr: PK-8 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Newport Middle High School (High)
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
245 N. Main St.
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2414
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2414
Gr: 9-13 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Newport Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
245 N. Main St.
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2414
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2414
Gr: 6-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Richards Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21 School St.
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-3710
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-3710
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
86 N. Main St
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 865-9506
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 865-9506
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: n/an/a
86 N. Main St
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 865-9506
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 865-9506
Gr: 5-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Newport, NH?
The top-ranked public schools in Newport, NH include Croydon Village School, Unity Elementary School and Newport Middle High School (High).
How many public schools are located in Newport?
7 public schools are located in Newport.
What percentage of students in Newport go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Newport are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in Newport?
Newport public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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