Best Sunapee Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunapee Sr. High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10 North Rd.
Sunapee, NH 03782
(603) 763-5615
Gr: 9-13 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Sunapee Central School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
22 School St.
Sunapee, NH 03782
(603) 763-5675
Gr: K-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Sunapee Middle High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10 North Rd.
Sunapee, NH 03782
(603) 763-5615
Gr: 6-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

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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