For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 936 students in Newport, NH (there are 3 private schools, serving 195 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Newport, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
The top ranked public schools in Newport, NH are Croydon Village School, Unity Elementary School and Newport Middle High School (High). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newport, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Newport have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Newport, NH (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Croydon Village School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
889 Nh Rt. 10
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2080
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2080
Grades: K-4
| 28 students
Rank: #22.
Unity Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
864 2nd Nh Tpke.
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 542-5888
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 542-5888
Grades: PK-8
| 100 students
Rank: #33.
Newport Middle High School (High)
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
245 N. Main St.
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2414
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2414
Grades: 9-13
| 291 students
Rank: #44.
Newport Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
245 N. Main St.
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2414
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2414
Grades: 6-8
| 194 students
Rank: #55.
Richards Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21 School St.
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-3710
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-3710
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Newport, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
86 N. Main St.
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2050
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2050
Grades: 5-6
| 136 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Newport, NH?
The top ranked public schools in Newport, NH include Croydon Village School, Unity Elementary School and Newport Middle High School (High).
How many public schools are located in Newport?
5 public schools are located in Newport.
What percentage of students in Newport go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Newport are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in Newport?
Newport public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
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