For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 643 students in Peterborough, NH.
The top-ranked public middle school in Peterborough, NH is South Meadow School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Peterborough, NH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New Hampshire public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Peterborough have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public middle school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Peterborough, NH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Peterborough, NH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Peterborough, NH include South Meadow School.
How many public middle schools are located in Peterborough?
2 public middle schools are located in Peterborough.
What is the racial composition of students in Peterborough?
Peterborough public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public middle schools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
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