Approximately 21% of public elementary school students in New Hampshire are eligible for free lunch (2024-25).
The public elementary schools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public elementary school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in New Hampshire is Beech Street School with 74% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 44%
74%
Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 53%
Public Elementary Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in New Hampshire (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Beech Street School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 74%
Grades: K-5
333 Beech St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6314
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6314
Rank: #22.
Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (M)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 72%
Grades: 6-8
470 Pine St.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 232-7974
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 232-7974
Rank: #33.
Bakersville School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 64%
Grades: PK-5
20 Elm St.
Manchester, NH 03101
(603) 624-6312
Manchester, NH 03101
(603) 624-6312
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Dr. Norman W. Crisp School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 61%
Grades: K-5
50 Arlington St.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-2100
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-2100
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Ledge Street School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 61%
Grades: K-5
139 Ledge St.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-2120
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-2120
Rank: #66.
Woodland Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 60%
Grades: PK-5
225 Winter St. Ext.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-8733
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-8733
Rank: #77.
School Street School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 59%
Grades: K-4
13 School St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6483
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6483
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Gossler Park School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 58%
Grades: K-4
145 Parkside Ave
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6327
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6327
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Henry Wilson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 58%
Grades: K-5
555 Cedar Street
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6350
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6350
Rank: #1010.
Stewartstown Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 57%
Grades: PK-8
60 School St.
West Stewartstown, NH 03597
(603) 246-7082
West Stewartstown, NH 03597
(603) 246-7082
Rank: #1111.
Mt. Pleasant School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 56%
Grades: PK-5
10 Manchester St.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-2400
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-2400
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Berlin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 55%
Grades: PK-5
200 State Street
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-5311
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-5311
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Paul A. Smith School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 55%
Grades: PK-3
41 Daniel Webster Dr.
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-4144
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-4144
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Franklin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 54%
Grades: 4-8
200 Sanborn St.
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5828
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5828
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Stratford Public School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 54%
Grades: PK-8
19 School St.
North Stratford, NH 03590
(603) 922-3387
North Stratford, NH 03590
(603) 922-3387
Rank: #1616.
Mildred C. Lakeway School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 53%
Grades: K-6
325 Union St.
Littleton, NH 03561
(603) 444-2831
Littleton, NH 03561
(603) 444-2831
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Compass Classical Academy Charter School (E)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 52%
Grades: PK-8
15 Elkins Street
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 729-3370
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 729-3370
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Middle School At Parkside
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 52%
Grades: 5-8
75 Parkside Ave.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6356
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6356
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Richards Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 52%
Grades: PK-5
21 School St.
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-3710
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-3710
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Bluff School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 49%
Grades: K-5
10 Summit Rd.
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-4273
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-4273
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Franklin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 49%
Grades: K-5
217 Washington St.
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-1712
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-1712
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Northwest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 49%
Grades: K-4
300 Youville St.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6321
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6321
Rank: #23 - 2723. - 27.
Amherst Street School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 48%
Grades: K-5
71 Amherst St.
Nashua, NH 03064
(603) 966-1700
Nashua, NH 03064
(603) 966-1700
Rank: #23 - 2723. - 27.
Kenneth A. Brett School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 48%
Grades: K-8
881 Tamworth Rd.
Tamworth, NH 03886
(603) 323-7271
Tamworth, NH 03886
(603) 323-7271
Rank: #23 - 2723. - 27.
Mcdonough School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 48%
Grades: PK-5
550 Lowell St.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6373
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6373
Rank: #23 - 2723. - 27.
Parker-varney School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 48%
Grades: PK-4
223 James Pollack Dr.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6338
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6338
Rank: #23 - 2723. - 27.
Winchester School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 48%
Grades: PK-8
85 Parker St.
Winchester, NH 03470
(603) 239-4721
Winchester, NH 03470
(603) 239-4721
Rank: #2828.
Fairgrounds Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 47%
Grades: K-5
37 Blanchard St.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-2220
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-2220
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Robert Frost Charter School (E)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 46%
Grades: K-8
110 Main Street
Conway, NH 03818
(603) 356-6332
Conway, NH 03818
(603) 356-6332
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Russell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 46%
Grades: K-8
195 School St.
Rumney, NH 03266
(603) 786-9591
Rumney, NH 03266
(603) 786-9591
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
William Allen School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 46%
Grades: K-5
23 Granite St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2280
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2280
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Hillside Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 45%
Grades: 6-8
112 Reservoir Ave.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6352
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6352
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Warren Village School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 45%
Grades: PK-8
11 School St.
Warren, NH 03279
(603) 764-5538
Warren, NH 03279
(603) 764-5538
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Wheelock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 45%
Grades: K-5
24 Adams St.
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-2244
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-2244
Rank: #35 - 3735. - 37.
Disnard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 44%
Grades: K-5
160 Hanover St.
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-4260
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-4260
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The best top ranked public elementary schools in New Hampshire include Beech Street School, Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (M) and Bakersville School.
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