For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 359 students in Newport, NH.
The top-ranked public preschools in Newport, NH are Unity Elementary School and Richards Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newport, NH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Hampshire public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Newport have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschool average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Newport, NH (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
Newport, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
86 N. Main St.
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2050
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2050
Gr: 5-6 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Newport, NH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Newport, NH include Unity Elementary School and Richards Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Newport?
2 public preschools are located in Newport.
What is the racial composition of students in Newport?
Newport public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
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