For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 417 students in Alton, NH.
The top ranked public elementary school in Alton, NH is 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 elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Alton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Alton, NH (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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 elementary schools in Alton, NH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Alton, NH include Alton Central School Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Alton?
1 public elementary schools are located in Alton.
What is the racial composition of students in Alton?
Alton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public elementary schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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