For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 486 students in 03801, NH.
The top-ranked public middle school in 03801, NH is Portsmouth Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 03801 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New Hampshire public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 03801, NH have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Hampshire public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public middle school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best 03801, NH Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Portsmouth Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
155 Parrott Ave.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-5781
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-5781
Gr: 6-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
03801, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 Campus Dr Ste 21
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 422-8228
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 422-8228
Gr: PK | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 03801, NH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 03801, NH include Portsmouth Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 03801?
1 public middle schools are located in 03801.
What is the racial composition of students in 03801?
03801 public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public middle schools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
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