For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 324 students in Strafford County, NH.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Strafford County, NH are Seacoast Charter School and Cocheco For The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Strafford County, NH public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Hampshire public charter school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 58% statewide average). Charter schools in Strafford County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Hampshire public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public charter school average of 21% (majority Asian).
Best Public Charter Schools in Strafford County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Seacoast Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
171 Watson Road
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 842-5764
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 842-5764
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Cocheco For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
40 Hampshire Cir
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-0700
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-0700
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Strafford County 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%
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%
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%
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 charter schools in Strafford County, NH?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Strafford County, NH include Seacoast Charter School and Cocheco For The Arts.
How many public charter schools are located in Strafford County?
2 public charter schools are located in Strafford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Strafford County?
Strafford County public charter schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public charter schools average of 21% (majority Asian).
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