For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 179 students in Tilton, NH.
The top-ranked public preschool in Tilton, NH is 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New Hampshire public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Tilton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschool average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Tilton, NH (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Rank: n/an/a
435 W. Main Street
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-4531
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-4531
Gr: PK | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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 preschools in Tilton, NH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Tilton, NH include Compass Classical Academy Charter School (E).
How many public preschools are located in Tilton?
2 public preschools are located in Tilton.
What is the racial composition of students in Tilton?
Tilton public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
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