For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 386 students in Rye, NH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rye, NH are Rye Elementary School and Rye Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rye, NH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rye have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New Hampshire public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 19% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Rye, NH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rye Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
461 Sagamore Rd.
Rye, NH 03870
(603) 436-4731
Rye, NH 03870
(603) 436-4731
Gr: PK-4 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Rye Junior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
501 Washington Rd.
Rye, NH 03870
(603) 964-5591
Rye, NH 03870
(603) 964-5591
Gr: 5-8 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Rye, NH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rye, NH include Rye Elementary School and Rye Junior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rye?
2 public elementary schools are located in Rye.
What is the racial composition of students in Rye?
Rye public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public elementary schools average of 19% (majority Hispanic).
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