For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,537 students in Peterborough, NH (there are 3 private schools, serving 202 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Peterborough, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
The top-ranked public schools in Peterborough, NH are Peterborough Elementary School, Conval Regional High School and South Meadow School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Peterborough, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Peterborough have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Peterborough, NH (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peterborough Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17 High St.
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 924-3828
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 924-3828
Gr: PK-4 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Conval Regional High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
184 Hancock Rd.
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 924-3869
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 924-3869
Gr: 9-13 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
South Meadow School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
108 Hancock Rd.
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 924-7105
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 924-7105
Gr: 5-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Lionheart Classical Academy Chartered Public School
Charter School
10 Sharon Road
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 602-1560
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 602-1560
Gr: K-7 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Peterborough, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
106 Hancock Rd
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 588-3690
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 588-3690
Gr: PK | 10 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Peterborough, NH?
The top-ranked public schools in Peterborough, NH include Peterborough Elementary School, Conval Regional High School and South Meadow School.
How many public schools are located in Peterborough?
4 public schools are located in Peterborough.
What percentage of students in Peterborough go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Peterborough are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in Peterborough?
Peterborough public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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