Best Schools in New Hampshire

Browse 508 schools across New Hampshire. Find the best schools by county and city, rated on class size, funding, and outcomes.

🏆 Top Rated Schools in New Hampshire

A+
Rye Elementary School
Rye, NH 03870
👥 209 students 📚 9.6:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Grantham Village School
Grantham, NH 03753
👥 271 students 📚 13.2:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Frances C. Richmond School
Hanover, NH 03755
👥 364 students 📚 9.1:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Hanover High School
Hanover, NH 03755
👥 683 students 📚 10.9:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Mast Way School
Lee, NH 03861
👥 331 students 📚 12.3:1 ratio
99 /100
A+
Oyster River High School
Durham, NH 03824
👥 838 students 📚 12.6:1 ratio
99 /100
A+
Moharimet School
Madbury, NH 03823
👥 298 students 📚 11.9:1 ratio
99 /100
A+
Mason Elementary School
Mason, NH 03048
👥 96 students 📚 11.7:1 ratio
99 /100
A+
Lafayette Regional School
Franconia, NH 03580
👥 94 students 📚 10.9:1 ratio
99 /100
A+
McKelvie Intermediate School
Bedford, NH 03110
👥 625 students 📚 13.3:1 ratio
99 /100
A+
Maude H. Trefethen School
New Castle, NH 03854
👥 26 students 📚 7.2:1 ratio
99 /100
A+
Hollis Upper Elementary School
Hollis, NH 03049
👥 288 students 📚 11.1:1 ratio
98 /100
A+
Memorial School
Bedford, NH 03110
👥 439 students 📚 14.8:1 ratio
98 /100
A+
Peter Woodbury School
Bedford, NH 03110
👥 421 students 📚 13.6:1 ratio
98 /100
A+
Riddle Brook School
Bedford, NH 03110
👥 502 students 📚 15.5:1 ratio
98 /100
A+
Enfield Village School
Enfield, NH 03748
👥 213 students 📚 11.8:1 ratio
98 /100
A+
Bicentennial Elementary School
Nashua, NH 03062
👥 506 students 📚 11.8:1 ratio
98 /100
A+
Newington Public School
Newington, NH 03801
👥 48 students 📚 7.5:1 ratio
98 /100
A+
Sarah Porter School
Langdon, NH 03602
👥 23 students 📚 8.5:1 ratio
97 /100
A+
Rye Junior High School
Rye, NH 03870
👥 191 students 📚 9.1:1 ratio
97 /100

📍 Schools by County

Click a county to view schools in that area.

Hillsborough County
124 schools Avg: C+
Rockingham County
97 schools Avg: B
Merrimack County
60 schools Avg: C+
Grafton County
52 schools Avg: B
Cheshire County
43 schools Avg: C+
Strafford County
38 schools Avg: C+
Sullivan County
26 schools Avg: C
Carroll County
24 schools Avg: C+
Coos County
21 schools Avg: C
Belknap County
20 schools Avg: C+
Merrimack
2 schools Avg: A
Coos
1 schools Avg: C

🏙️ Top Rated Cities for Schools

Cities with the highest average school scores (minimum 3 schools).

A+
Hanover
3 schools • Grafton County
Avg 97.7
A+
Bedford
6 schools • Hillsborough County
Avg 96.8
A+
Hollis
4 schools • Hillsborough County
Avg 96.8
A+
Sunapee
3 schools • Sullivan County
Avg 94.0
A+
Amherst
3 schools • Hillsborough County
Avg 93.3
A
Windham
5 schools • Rockingham County
Avg 90.6
A
Bethlehem
3 schools • Grafton County
Avg 90.3
A
Contoocook
3 schools • Merrimack County
Avg 88.7
A
Durham
3 schools • Strafford County
Avg 86.3
B+
Newmarket
3 schools • Rockingham County
Avg 84.7
B+
Portsmouth
6 schools • Rockingham County
Avg 84.5
B+
Litchfield
3 schools • Hillsborough County
Avg 82.7
B+
Wolfeboro
4 schools • Carroll County
Avg 82.3
B+
Gilford
3 schools • Belknap County
Avg 81.7
B+
Langdon
3 schools • Cheshire County
Avg 81.3
B+
Hampton
4 schools • Rockingham County
Avg 80.8
B+
Hooksett
3 schools • Merrimack County
Avg 79.7
B+
Peterborough
4 schools • Hillsborough County
Avg 78.3
B
Bow
4 schools • Merrimack County
Avg 77.8
B
Lebanon
4 schools • Grafton County
Avg 75.8
B
Londonderry
6 schools • Rockingham County
Avg 75.5
B
Goffstown
4 schools • Hillsborough County
Avg 73.8
B
Pelham
3 schools • Hillsborough County
Avg 73.0
B
New Ipswich
3 schools • Hillsborough County
Avg 72.7

🎓 Colleges & Universities in New Hampshire

A
Dartmouth College
Hanover
4-Year 👥 6,746
79 /100
B
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham
4-Year 👥 13,626
64 /100
C+
Saint Anselm College
Manchester
4-Year 👥 2,078
60 /100
C+
Magdalen College
Warner
4-Year 👥 58
59 /100
C+
Keene State College
Keene
4-Year 👥 2,846
57 /100
C+
Thomas More College of Liberal Arts
Merrimack
4-Year 👥 95
56 /100
C+
New Hampshire Institute for Therapeutic Arts
Nashua
Vocational 👥 24
55 /100
C+
University of New Hampshire at Manchester
Manchester
4-Year 👥 748
54 /100
C
White Mountains Community College
Berlin
2-Year 👥 508
53 /100
C
Plymouth State University
Plymouth
4-Year 👥 3,839
52 /100
C
Colby-Sawyer College
New London
4-Year 👥 950
51 /100
C
NHTI-Concord's Community College
Concord
2-Year 👥 2,613
51 /100

Frequently Asked Questions About Schools in New Hampshire

How many K-12 schools are in New Hampshire?

There are 508 K-12 schools in New Hampshire tracked by Repit, spanning 12 counties. Each school is rated using the Repit School Score, which evaluates class size, funding, and student outcomes.

What is the Repit School Score?

The Repit School Score rates schools on a 100-point scale based on student-teacher ratio (class size), per-pupil funding, and graduation outcomes. Unlike traditional ratings that rely heavily on standardized test scores, Repit focuses on factors that actually impact educational quality.

What are the best schools in New Hampshire?

Top-rated schools in New Hampshire include Rye Elementary School, Grantham Village School, Frances C. Richmond School, Hanover High School, Mast Way School. These schools have earned high Repit School Scores based on their student-teacher ratios, funding levels, and educational outcomes.

How do I find schools near me in New Hampshire?

Browse schools by county or city using our interactive lists below. You can also search for specific schools by name. Each school page includes detailed information on class sizes, funding, and contact information.

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