For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,045 students in Amherst, NH (there are 4 private schools, serving 303 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Amherst, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
The top ranked public schools in Amherst, NH are Clark-wilkins School, Souhegan Coop High School and Amherst Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amherst, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Amherst have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Amherst, NH (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clark-wilkins School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
80 Boston Post Rd.
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-4411
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-4411
Grades: PK-4
| 708 students
Rank: #22.
Souhegan Coop High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
412 Boston Post Rd.
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-9940
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-9940
Grades: 9-12
| 698 students
Rank: #33.
Amherst Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14 Cross Rd.
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-8944
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-8944
Grades: 5-8
| 639 students
Amherst, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Amherst, NH?
The top ranked public schools in Amherst, NH include Clark-wilkins School, Souhegan Coop High School and Amherst Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Amherst?
3 public schools are located in Amherst.
What percentage of students in Amherst go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Amherst are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in Amherst?
Amherst public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
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