For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 491 students in Wilton, NH (there are 2 private schools, serving 426 private students). 54% of all K-12 students in Wilton, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
The top ranked public schools in Wilton, NH are Florence Rideout Elementary School, Wilton-lyndeboro Middle School and Wilton-lyndeboro Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilton, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Wilton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wilton, NH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Florence Rideout Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18 Tremont St.
Wilton, NH 03086
(603) 732-9229
Wilton, NH 03086
(603) 732-9229
Gr: 1-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Wilton-lyndeboro Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
57 School Rd.
Wilton, NH 03086
(603) 732-9230
Wilton, NH 03086
(603) 732-9230
Gr: 6-8 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Wilton-lyndeboro Senior High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
57 School Rd.
Wilton, NH 03086
(603) 732-9230
Wilton, NH 03086
(603) 732-9230
Gr: 9-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wilton, NH?
The top ranked public schools in Wilton, NH include Florence Rideout Elementary School, Wilton-lyndeboro Middle School and Wilton-lyndeboro Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Wilton?
3 public schools are located in Wilton.
What percentage of students in Wilton go to public school?
54% of all K-12 students in Wilton are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wilton?
Wilton public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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