For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 1,226 students in Sullivan County, NH.
The top ranked public preschools in Sullivan County, NH are Grantham Village School, Cornish Elementary School and Charlestown Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sullivan County, NH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New Hampshire public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Sullivan County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Hampshire public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschool average of 16% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Sullivan County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Cornish Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
274 Town House Rd.
Cornish, NH 03745
(603) 675-5891
Cornish, NH 03745
(603) 675-5891
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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
Gr: PK-4 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Unity Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: PK | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
111 South Street
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-4220
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-4220
Gr: PK | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Sullivan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
29 School Rd.
Lempster, NH 03605
(603) 863-1080
Lempster, NH 03605
(603) 863-1080
Gr: K-8 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
86 N. Main St.
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2050
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2050
Gr: 5-6 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Sullivan County, NH?
The top ranked public preschools in Sullivan County, NH include Grantham Village School, Cornish Elementary School and Charlestown Primary School.
How many public preschools are located in Sullivan County?
8 public preschools are located in Sullivan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sullivan County?
Sullivan County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschools average of 16% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Sullivan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Sullivan County include: Unity Elementary School vs. Lempster Community School, Lempster Community School vs. Unity Elementary School, Cornish Elementary School vs. Grantham Village School
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