For the 2025 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 4,089 students in Sullivan County, NH (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,245 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in Sullivan County, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
The top ranked public schools in Sullivan County, NH are Grantham Village School, Sunapee Sr. High School and Sunapee Central School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sullivan County, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Sullivan County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sullivan County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grantham Village School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
75 Learning Dr.
Grantham, NH 03753
(603) 863-1681
Grantham, NH 03753
(603) 863-1681
Grades: PK-6
| 271 students
Rank: #22.
Sunapee Sr. High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10 North Rd.
Sunapee, NH 03782
(603) 763-5615
Sunapee, NH 03782
(603) 763-5615
Grades: 9-13
| 132 students
Rank: #33.
Sunapee Central School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
22 School St.
Sunapee, NH 03782
(603) 763-5675
Sunapee, NH 03782
(603) 763-5675
Grades: K-5
| 178 students
Rank: #44.
Plainfield Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
92 Bonner Rd.
Meriden, NH 03770
(603) 469-3250
Meriden, NH 03770
(603) 469-3250
Grades: K-8
| 196 students
Rank: #55.
Sunapee Middle High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10 North Rd.
Sunapee, NH 03782
(603) 763-5615
Sunapee, NH 03782
(603) 763-5615
Grades: 6-8
| 85 students
Rank: #66.
Acworth Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
69 Turkey Shoot Rd.
Acworth, NH 03601
(603) 835-2270
Acworth, NH 03601
(603) 835-2270
Grades: 1-4
| 33 students
Rank: #77.
Croydon Village School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
889 Nh Rt. 10
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2080
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2080
Grades: K-4
| 24 students
Rank: #88.
Cornish Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
274 Town House Rd.
Cornish, NH 03745
(603) 675-5891
Cornish, NH 03745
(603) 675-5891
Grades: PK-8
| 136 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Charlestown Primary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
84 E. Street Ext.
Charlestown, NH 03603
(603) 826-3694
Charlestown, NH 03603
(603) 826-3694
Grades: PK-4
| 205 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Lempster Community School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
29 School Rd
Lempster, NH 03605
(603) 863-1080
Lempster, NH 03605
(603) 863-1080
Grades: PK-8
| 123 students
Rank: #1111.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
62 Wolf Way
Washington, NH 03280
(603) 495-3463
Washington, NH 03280
(603) 495-3463
Grades: K-5
| 40 students
Rank: #1212.
Unity Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
864 2nd Nh Tpke.
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 542-5888
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 542-5888
Grades: PK-8
| 93 students
Rank: #1313.
Charlestown Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
307 Main St.
Charlestown, NH 03603
(603) 826-7711
Charlestown, NH 03603
(603) 826-7711
Grades: 5-8
| 193 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Bluff School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10 Summit Rd.
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-4273
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-4273
Grades: K-5
| 178 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Stevens High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
175 Broad St.
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-4220
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-4220
Grades: 9-13
| 484 students
Rank: #1616.
Newport Middle High School (High)
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
245 N. Main St.
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2414
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2414
Grades: 9-13
| 289 students
Rank: #1717.
Maple Avenue School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 Maple Ave.
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-4270
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-4270
Grades: K-5
| 270 students
Rank: #1818.
Claremont Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
107 South St.
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-4250
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-4250
Grades: 6-8
| 338 students
Rank: #1919.
N. Charlestown Community School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
509 River Rd.
Charlestown, NH 03603
(603) 826-3986
Charlestown, NH 03603
(603) 826-3986
Grades: PK
| 26 students
Rank: #2020.
Disnard Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
160 Hanover St.
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-4260
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-4260
Grades: K-5
| 255 students
Rank: #2121.
Newport Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
245 N. Main St.
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2414
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2414
Grades: 6-8
| 149 students
Rank: #2222.
Richards Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21 School St.
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-3710
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-3710
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Rank: n/an/a
111 South Street
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-4220
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-4220
Grades: PK
| 65 students
Rank: n/an/a
86 N. Main St
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 865-9506
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 865-9506
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
86 N. Main St
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 865-9506
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 865-9506
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
River View Chartered Public School
Charter School
169 Main Street
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 287-7120
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 287-7120
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Sullivan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
29 School Rd.
Lempster, NH 03605
(603) 863-1080
Lempster, NH 03605
(603) 863-1080
Grades: K-8
| 153 students
86 N. Main St.
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2050
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2050
Grades: 5-6
| 136 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sullivan County, NH?
The top ranked public schools in Sullivan County, NH include Grantham Village School, Sunapee Sr. High School and Sunapee Central School.
How many public schools are located in Sullivan County?
26 public schools are located in Sullivan County.
What percentage of students in Sullivan County go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in Sullivan County are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sullivan County?
Sullivan County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Sullivan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sullivan County include: Unity Elementary School vs. Lempster Community School, Lempster Community School vs. Unity Elementary School, Charlestown Middle School vs. Charlestown Primary School
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