For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 761 students in Tilton, NH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Tilton, NH are Southwick School, Winnisquam Regional Middle School and Compass Classical Academy Charter School (E). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tilton, NH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tilton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 19% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Tilton, NH (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwick School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Zion Hill Rd.
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-3611
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-3611
Gr: K-4 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Winnisquam Regional Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
76 Winter St.
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-7143
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-7143
Gr: 5-8 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Compass Classical Academy Charter School (E)
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5 Elm Street
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 729-3370
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 729-3370
Gr: PK-8 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Tilton, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5 Elm St.
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-4332
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-4332
Gr: PK-2 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Tilton, NH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Tilton, NH include Southwick School, Winnisquam Regional Middle School and Compass Classical Academy Charter School (E).
How many public elementary schools are located in Tilton?
3 public elementary schools are located in Tilton.
What is the racial composition of students in Tilton?
Tilton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public elementary schools average of 19% (majority Hispanic).
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