For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 395 students in Sunapee, NH (there are 1 private school, serving 203 private students). 66% of all K-12 students in Sunapee, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
The top ranked public schools in Sunapee, NH are Sunapee Sr. High School, Sunapee Central School and Sunapee Middle High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sunapee, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Sunapee have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sunapee, NH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunapee Sr. High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10 North Rd.
Sunapee, NH 03782
(603) 763-5615
Sunapee, NH 03782
(603) 763-5615
Grades: 9-13
| 132 students
Rank: #22.
Sunapee Central School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22 School St.
Sunapee, NH 03782
(603) 763-5675
Sunapee, NH 03782
(603) 763-5675
Grades: K-5
| 178 students
Rank: #33.
Sunapee Middle High School
(Math: 55-59% | 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sunapee, NH?
The top ranked public schools in Sunapee, NH include Sunapee Sr. High School, Sunapee Central School and Sunapee Middle High School.
How many public schools are located in Sunapee?
3 public schools are located in Sunapee.
What percentage of students in Sunapee go to public school?
66% of all K-12 students in Sunapee are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sunapee?
Sunapee public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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