For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 912 students in Somersworth, NH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Somersworth, NH are Maple Wood Elementary School and Somersworth Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Somersworth, NH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Somersworth have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 19% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Somersworth, NH (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maple Wood Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
184 Maple Street
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-3331
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-3331
Gr: 3-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Somersworth Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7 Memorial Dr.
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2126
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2126
Gr: 6-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
46 Stackpole Road
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2435
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2435
Gr: PK-2 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Somersworth, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
17 Grand St
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2435
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2435
Gr: 1-4 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
46 Stackpole Road
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2435
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2435
Gr: K-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
184 Maple St.
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-3331
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-3331
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Somersworth, NH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Somersworth, NH include Maple Wood Elementary School and Somersworth Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Somersworth?
3 public elementary schools are located in Somersworth.
What is the racial composition of students in Somersworth?
Somersworth public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public elementary schools average of 19% (majority Hispanic).
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