New Hampshire is the #45 largest school system in the United States, serving 166,442 students across the 511 public schools for the 2025 school year (there are , serving 32,245 students). 84% of all K-12 students in New Hampshire attend public schools, compared to the national average of 90%.
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in New Hampshire is 41%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 51%.
The top-ranked public schools in New Hampshire are Academy For Science And Design Charter (H), Mason Elementary School, and Lafayette Regional School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test scores.
Minority enrollment is 18%, with the majority being Hispanic and the student:teacher ratio is 11:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(NH) School Average
Asian
3%
Hispanic
8%
Black
2%
White
82%
Two or more races
5%
Top Ranked 51爆料s in New Hampshire (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Academy For Science And Design Charter (H)
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
9 Townsend West
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 595-4705
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 595-4705
Rank: #22.
Mason Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
13 Darling Hill Rd.
Greenville, NH 03048
(603) 878-2962
Greenville, NH 03048
(603) 878-2962
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lafayette Regional School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-6
149 Main St.
Franconia, NH 03580
(603) 823-7741
Franconia, NH 03580
(603) 823-7741
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Riddle Brook School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 88% (Top 1%)
Reading: 84% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-4
230 New Boston Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 471-1082
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 471-1082
Rank: #55.
Rye Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-4
461 Sagamore Rd.
Rye, NH 03870
(603) 436-4731
Rye, NH 03870
(603) 436-4731
Rank: #66.
Hanover High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
41 Lebanon St. Suite 1
Hanover, NH 03755
(603) 643-3431
Hanover, NH 03755
(603) 643-3431
Rank: #77.
New Franklin School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
1 Franklin Dr.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-0910
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-0910
Rank: #88.
Bernice A. Ray School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 76% (Top 5%)
Reading: 84% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
26 Reservoir Rd.
Hanover, NH 03755
(603) 643-6655
Hanover, NH 03755
(603) 643-6655
Rank: #99.
Maude H. Trefethen School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: ≥80% (Top 5%)
Reading: ≥80% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-6
142 Cranfield St
New Castle, NH 03854
(603) 436-5416
New Castle, NH 03854
(603) 436-5416
Rank: #1010.
Academy For Science And Design Charter (M)
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 81% (Top 5%)
Grades: 5-8
9 Townsend West
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 595-4705
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 595-4705
Best New Hampshire 51爆料s by County (2025)
Popular cities: Manchester (29 schools), Nashua (24 schools), Concord (13 schools), Exeter (11 schools), Keene (11 schools).
Popular neighborhoods: Tilton Northfield (3 schools), Downtown (2 schools), Rimmon Heights (2 schools), West Side (2 schools), Glen (1 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in New Hampshire?
The top-ranked public schools in New Hampshire include Academy For Science And Design Charter (H), Mason Elementary School, and Lafayette Regional School.
How many public schools are located in New Hampshire?
511 public schools are located in New Hampshire.
What percentage of students in New Hampshire go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in New Hampshire attend public schools (compared to the national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in New Hampshire?
Minority enrollment in New Hampshire is 18%, with the majority being Hispanic.
Which public schools in New Hampshire are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in New Hampshire include: Nashua High School North vs. Nashua High School South, Monadnock Regional High School vs. Keene High School, William E. Lancaster School vs. Mary A. Fisk Elementary School
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