Top 5 Best Rochester Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 2,528 students in Rochester, NH.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rochester, NH are Maple Street Magnet School, East Rochester 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rochester have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Rochester, NH (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maple Street Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
27 Maple Street
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6481
Grades: K-5
| 114 students
Rank: #22.
East Rochester School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
773 Portland St.
Rochester, NH 03868
(603) 332-2146
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Rank: #33.
School Street School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13 School St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6483
Grades: K-4
| 67 students
Rank: #44.
Gonic School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10 Railroad Ave.
Rochester, NH 03839
(603) 332-6487
Grades: K-5
| 184 students
Rank: #55.
William Allen School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
23 Granite St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2280
Grades: K-5
| 287 students
Rank: #66.
Nancy Loud School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5 Cocheco Ave.
Rochester, NH 03868
(603) 332-6486
Grades: K-4
| 79 students
Rank: #77.
Chamberlain Street School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
65 Chamberlain St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-5258
Grades: K-5
| 329 students
Rank: #88.
Mcclelland School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
59 Brock St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2180
Grades: K-5
| 336 students
Rank: #99.
Rochester Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
47 Brock St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-4090
Grades: 6-8
| 874 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Rochester, New Hampshire

Rochester, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
27 Maple St
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6481
Grades: K-3
| 57 students
100 Ten Rod Rd
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 335-6900
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Rochester, NH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rochester, NH include Maple Street Magnet School, East Rochester School and School Street School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rochester, NH?
9 public elementary schools are located in Rochester, NH.
What is the racial composition of students in Rochester, NH?
Rochester, NH public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public elementary schools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

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