For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,807 students in Rochester, NH (there are 7 private schools, serving 398 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Rochester, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
The top ranked public schools in Rochester, NH are Bud Carlson Academy, Spaulding High School and School Street School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rochester, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Rochester have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rochester, NH (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bud Carlson Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rochester School Department, 1
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-3678
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-3678
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Spaulding High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
130 Wakefield St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-0757
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-0757
Gr: 9-12 | 1,339 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
School Street School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13 School St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6483
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6483
Gr: K-4 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Maple Street Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27 Maple Street
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6481
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6481
Gr: K-5 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Mcclelland School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
59 Brock St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2180
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2180
Gr: K-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Gonic School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10 Railroad Ave.
Rochester, NH 03839
(603) 332-6487
Rochester, NH 03839
(603) 332-6487
Gr: K-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
East Rochester School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
773 Portland St.
Rochester, NH 03868
(603) 332-2146
Rochester, NH 03868
(603) 332-2146
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
Chamberlain Street School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
65 Chamberlain St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-5258
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-5258
Gr: K-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #99.
William Allen School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
23 Granite St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2280
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2280
Gr: K-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1010.
Rochester Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
47 Brock St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-4090
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-4090
Gr: 6-8 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rochester, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
27 Maple St
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6481
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6481
Gr: K-3 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
5 Cocheco Ave.
Rochester, NH 03868
(603) 332-6486
Rochester, NH 03868
(603) 332-6486
Gr: K-4 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
New Hampshire Charter Equestrian Academy (Closed 2011)
Charter School
100 Ten Rod Rd
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 335-6900
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 335-6900
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rochester, NH?
The top ranked public schools in Rochester, NH include Bud Carlson Academy, Spaulding High School and School Street School.
How many public schools are located in Rochester?
10 public schools are located in Rochester.
What percentage of students in Rochester go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Rochester are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rochester?
Rochester public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Rochester are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Rochester include: William Allen School vs. Mcclelland School, Chamberlain Street School vs. East Rochester School, Gonic School vs. East Rochester School
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