For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 254 students in Peterborough, NH.
The top-ranked public preschool in Peterborough, NH is Peterborough Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Peterborough, NH public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New Hampshire public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Peterborough have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Hampshire public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschool average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Peterborough, NH (2026)
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Peterborough, NH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Peterborough, NH include Peterborough Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Peterborough?
1 public preschools are located in Peterborough.
What is the racial composition of students in Peterborough?
Peterborough public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
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