For the 2025 school year, there are 2 blue ribbon public charter schools serving 639 students in New Hampshire.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in New Hampshire are Academy For Science And Design Charter (M) and The Birches Academy Of Academics - Art A Public Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Hampshire blue ribbon public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the New Hampshire public charter school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 58% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public charter school average of 21% (majority Asian).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Charter Schools in New Hampshire (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Academy For Science And Design Charter (M)
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9 Townsend West
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 595-4705
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 595-4705
Grades: 5-8
| 404 students
Rank: #22.
The Birches Academy Of Academics - Art A Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
419 South Broadway 2nd Floor
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 458-6399
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 458-6399
Grades: K-8
| 235 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in New Hampshire?
The top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in New Hampshire include Academy For Science And Design Charter (M) and The Birches Academy Of Academics - Art A Public Charter School.
How many blue ribbon public charter schools are located in New Hampshire?
2 blue ribbon public charter schools are located in New Hampshire.
What is the racial composition of students in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire blue ribbon public charter schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public charter schools average of 21% (majority Asian).
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