The most improved public preschools in New Hampshire are Alstead Primary School, Freedom Elementary School and Bethlehem Elementary School.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2019-24).
Improved Rank Range: 39
187
Avg. Improved Rank: 80
Most Improved Public Preschools in New Hampshire (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2019-24)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Alstead Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +187
(from 279 to 92)
(from 279 to 92)
Grades: PK-4
58 Mechanic St.
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-2482
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-2482
Rank: #22.
Freedom Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +164
(from 202 to 38)
(from 202 to 38)
Grades: PK-6
40 Loon Lake Rd.
Freedom, NH 03836
(603) 539-2077
Freedom, NH 03836
(603) 539-2077
Rank: #33.
Bethlehem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +140
(from 223 to 83)
(from 223 to 83)
Grades: PK-6
2297 Main St.
Bethlehem, NH 03574
(603) 869-5842
Bethlehem, NH 03574
(603) 869-5842
Rank: #44.
Jaffrey Grade School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +133
(from 233 to 100)
(from 233 to 100)
Grades: PK-5
18 School St.
Jaffrey, NH 03452
(603) 532-8355
Jaffrey, NH 03452
(603) 532-8355
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Newmarket Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +132
(from 231 to 99)
(from 231 to 99)
Grades: PK-5
243 S. Main St.
Newmarket, NH 03857
(603) 659-2192
Newmarket, NH 03857
(603) 659-2192
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Lempster Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +132
(from 423 to 291)
(from 423 to 291)
Grades: PK-8
29 School Rd
Lempster, NH 03605
(603) 863-1080
Lempster, NH 03605
(603) 863-1080
Rank: #77.
Boscawen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +119
(from 194 to 75)
(from 194 to 75)
Grades: PK-5
1 Best Ave.
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-6512
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-6512
Rank: #88.
Monroe Consolidated School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +118
(from 252 to 134)
(from 252 to 134)
Grades: PK-8
77 Woodsville Rd.
Monroe, NH 03771
(603) 638-2800
Monroe, NH 03771
(603) 638-2800
Rank: #99.
Jennie D. Blake School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +110
(from 202 to 92)
(from 202 to 92)
Grades: PK-6
32 Crescent St
Hill, NH 03243
(603) 934-2245
Hill, NH 03243
(603) 934-2245
Rank: #1010.
Webster School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +83
(from 374 to 291)
(from 374 to 291)
Grades: PK-5
2519 Elm St.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6344
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6344
Rank: #1111.
Richard Maghakian Memorial School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +82
(from 134 to 52)
(from 134 to 52)
Grades: PK-3
22 Milford St.
Brookline, NH 03033
(603) 673-4640
Brookline, NH 03033
(603) 673-4640
Rank: #1212.
Bridgewater-hebron Village School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +80
(from 115 to 35)
(from 115 to 35)
Grades: PK-5
25 School House Rd
Bristol, NH 03222
(603) 744-6969
Bristol, NH 03222
(603) 744-6969
Rank: #1313.
Epping Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +79
(from 267 to 188)
(from 267 to 188)
Grades: PK-5
17 Prospect St.
Epping, NH 03042
(603) 679-8018
Epping, NH 03042
(603) 679-8018
Rank: #1414.
Chester Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +76
(from 302 to 226)
(from 302 to 226)
Grades: PK-8
22 Murphy Dr.
Chester, NH 03036
(603) 887-3621
Chester, NH 03036
(603) 887-3621
Rank: #1515.
Hillsboro-deering Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +74
(from 351 to 277)
(from 351 to 277)
Grades: PK-5
4 Hillcat Dr.
Hillsborough, NH 03244
(603) 464-1110
Hillsborough, NH 03244
(603) 464-1110
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Pittsfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +73
(from 374 to 301)
(from 374 to 301)
Grades: PK-5
34 Bow St.
Pittsfield, NH 03263
(603) 435-8432
Pittsfield, NH 03263
(603) 435-8432
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Troy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +73
(from 387 to 314)
(from 387 to 314)
Grades: PK-6
44 School St.
Troy, NH 03465
(603) 242-7741
Troy, NH 03465
(603) 242-7741
Rank: #1818.
Greenfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +72
(from 276 to 204)
(from 276 to 204)
Grades: PK-4
860 Forest Rd.
Greenfield, NH 03047
(603) 547-3334
Greenfield, NH 03047
(603) 547-3334
Rank: #1919.
John D. Perkins Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +67
(from 279 to 212)
(from 279 to 212)
Grades: PK-6
919 Nh Rte 10
Marlow, NH 03456
(603) 446-3307
Marlow, NH 03456
(603) 446-3307
Rank: #2020.
Pollard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +65
(from 297 to 232)
(from 297 to 232)
Grades: PK-5
120 Main St.
Plaistow, NH 03865
(603) 382-7146
Plaistow, NH 03865
(603) 382-7146
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Deerfield Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +60
(from 217 to 157)
(from 217 to 157)
Grades: PK-8
66 North Rd.
Deerfield, NH 03037
(603) 463-7422
Deerfield, NH 03037
(603) 463-7422
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Charlestown Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +60
(from 351 to 291)
(from 351 to 291)
Grades: PK-5
84 E. Street Ext.
Charlestown, NH 03603
(603) 826-3694
Charlestown, NH 03603
(603) 826-3694
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Warren Village School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +56
(from 225 to 169)
(from 225 to 169)
Grades: PK-8
11 School St.
Warren, NH 03279
(603) 764-5538
Warren, NH 03279
(603) 764-5538
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Jewett School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +56
(from 442 to 386)
(from 442 to 386)
Grades: PK-4
130 S. Jewett St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6336
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6336
Rank: #2525.
Milan Village Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +51
(from 115 to 64)
(from 115 to 64)
Grades: PK-6
11 Bridge St.
Milan, NH 03588
(603) 449-3306
Milan, NH 03588
(603) 449-3306
Rank: #2626.
Penacook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +49
(from 404 to 355)
(from 404 to 355)
Grades: PK-5
60 Village St.
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-4891
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-4891
Rank: #2727.
Smyth Road School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +48
(from 408 to 360)
(from 408 to 360)
Grades: PK-5
245 Bruce Rd.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6340
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6340
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Atkinson Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +47
(from 107 to 60)
(from 107 to 60)
Grades: PK-5
17 Academy Ave.
Atkinson, NH 03811
(603) 362-5521
Atkinson, NH 03811
(603) 362-5521
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Northwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +47
(from 206 to 159)
(from 206 to 159)
Grades: PK-8
511 First Nh Tpke.
Northwood, NH 03261
(603) 942-5488
Northwood, NH 03261
(603) 942-5488
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Highland-goffes Falls School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +47
(from 387 to 340)
(from 387 to 340)
Grades: PK-4
2021 Goffs Falls Rd.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6334
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6334
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Reeds Ferry School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +45
(from 134 to 89)
(from 134 to 89)
Grades: PK-4
15 Lyons Rd.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6215
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6215
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
James Mastricola Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +45
(from 233 to 188)
(from 233 to 188)
Grades: PK-4
7 School St.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6218
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6218
Rank: #3333.
Campton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +42
(from 219 to 177)
(from 219 to 177)
Grades: PK-8
1110 Nh Rte. 175
Campton, NH 03223
(603) 726-3931
Campton, NH 03223
(603) 726-3931
Rank: #3434.
Ellis School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +40
(from 320 to 280)
(from 320 to 280)
Grades: PK-8
432 Main St.
Fremont, NH 03044
(603) 895-2511
Fremont, NH 03044
(603) 895-2511
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Plymouth Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +39
(from 166 to 127)
(from 166 to 127)
Grades: PK-8
43 Old Ward Brg. Rd.
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 536-1152
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 536-1152
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