For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 blue ribbon public preschools serving 2,661 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 preschools in New Hampshire are Rye Elementary School, Grantham Village School and Hollis Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Hampshire blue ribbon public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the New Hampshire public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschool average of 16% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Preschools in New Hampshire (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rye Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
461 Sagamore Rd.
Rye, NH 03870
(603) 436-4731
Rye, NH 03870
(603) 436-4731
Grades: PK-4
| 200 students
Rank: #22.
Grantham Village School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
75 Learning Dr.
Grantham, NH 03753
(603) 863-1681
Grantham, NH 03753
(603) 863-1681
Grades: PK-6
| 271 students
Rank: #33.
Hollis Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
36 Silver Lake Rd.
Hollis, NH 03049
(603) 324-5995
Hollis, NH 03049
(603) 324-5995
Grades: PK-3
| 377 students
Rank: #44.
Memorial School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
55 Old Bedford Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 627-1776
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 627-1776
Grades: PK-4
| 445 students
Rank: #55.
North Hampton School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 Atlantic Ave.
North Hampton, NH 03862
(603) 964-5501
North Hampton, NH 03862
(603) 964-5501
Grades: PK-8
| 303 students
Rank: #66.
Enfield Village School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
271 Us Route 4
Enfield, NH 03748
(603) 632-4231
Enfield, NH 03748
(603) 632-4231
Grades: PK-4
| 214 students
Rank: #77.
Canaan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31 School St.
Canaan, NH 03741
(603) 523-4312
Canaan, NH 03741
(603) 523-4312
Grades: PK-4
| 225 students
Rank: #88.
Richards Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21 School St.
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-3710
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-3710
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hampton Centre School
Magnet School
53 Winnacunnet Rd.
Hampton, NH 03842
(603) 926-8706
Hampton, NH 03842
(603) 926-8706
Grades: PK-2
| 303 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in New Hampshire?
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in New Hampshire include Rye Elementary School, Grantham Village School and Hollis Primary School.
How many blue ribbon public preschools are located in New Hampshire?
9 blue ribbon public preschools are located in New Hampshire.
What is the racial composition of students in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire blue ribbon public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschools average of 16% (majority Hispanic).
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