For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 745 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Tilton, NH (2025-26)
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 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 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 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public elementary schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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