For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 804 students in Alton, NH.
The top ranked public schools in Alton, NH are Prospect Mountain High School and Alton Central School Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alton, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Alton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Alton, NH (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prospect Mountain High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
242 Suncook Valley Rd.
Alton, NH 03809
(603) 875-3800
Alton, NH 03809
(603) 875-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 387 students
Rank: #22.
Alton Central School Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
41 School St.
Alton, NH 03809
(603) 875-7500
Alton, NH 03809
(603) 875-7500
Grades: PK-8
| 417 students
Alton, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
School St Po Box 910
Alton, NH 03809
(603) 875-7500
Alton, NH 03809
(603) 875-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 204 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Alton, NH?
The top ranked public schools in Alton, NH include Prospect Mountain High School and Alton Central School Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Alton?
2 public schools are located in Alton.
What is the racial composition of students in Alton?
Alton public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
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