For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,646 students in Pelham, NH (there are 3 private schools, serving 271 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Pelham, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
The top ranked public schools in Pelham, NH are Pelham Elementary School, Pelham High School and Pelham Memorial School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pelham, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Pelham have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pelham, NH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pelham Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
61 Marsh Rd.
Pelham, NH 03076
(603) 635-8875
Pelham, NH 03076
(603) 635-8875
Grades: PK-5
| 752 students
Rank: #22.
Pelham High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
85 Marsh Rd.
Pelham, NH 03076
(603) 635-2115
Pelham, NH 03076
(603) 635-2115
Grades: 9-12
| 556 students
Rank: #33.
Pelham Memorial School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
59 Marsh Rd.
Pelham, NH 03076
(603) 635-2321
Pelham, NH 03076
(603) 635-2321
Grades: 6-8
| 338 students
Pelham, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pelham, NH?
The top ranked public schools in Pelham, NH include Pelham Elementary School, Pelham High School and Pelham Memorial School.
How many public schools are located in Pelham?
3 public schools are located in Pelham.
What percentage of students in Pelham go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Pelham are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pelham?
Pelham public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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