For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,853 students in Concord, NH (there are 13 private schools, serving 2,409 private students). 71% of all K-12 students in Concord, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
The top ranked public schools in Concord, NH are Boscawen Elementary School, Christa Mcauliffe School and Csi Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Concord, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Concord have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Concord, NH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boscawen Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Best Ave.
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-6512
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-6512
Gr: PK-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Christa Mcauliffe School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17 North Spring Street
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0840
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0840
Gr: K-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Csi Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26 Washington Street
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-0194
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-0194
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Concord High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
170 Warren St.
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0800
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0800
Gr: 9-13 | 1,447 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Merrimack Valley Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14 Allen St.
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-6336
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-6336
Gr: 6-8 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Abbot-downing School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
152 South St.
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0827
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0827
Gr: PK-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
936 Battle St.
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 648-2467
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 648-2467
Gr: K-5 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #88.
Broken Ground School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
51 South Curtisville Road
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0855
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0855
Gr: 3-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #99.
Merrimack Valley High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
106 Village St.
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-4311
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-4311
Gr: 9-12 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1010.
Beaver Meadow School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
40 Sewalls Fall Rd.
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0853
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0853
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1111.
Rundlett Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
144 South St.
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0862
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0862
Gr: 6-8 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1212.
Penacook Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Village St.
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-4891
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-4891
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
53 South Curtisville Road
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0830
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0830
Gr: PK-2 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Concord, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Capital City Public Charter School (E) (Closed 2023)
Charter School
270 Loudon Road
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 369-9000
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 369-9000
Gr: 6-8
Capital City Public Charter School (H) (Closed 2023)
Charter School
270 Loudon Road
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 369-9000
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 369-9000
Gr: 9-11
38 Liberty St
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0833
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0833
Gr: K-1 | 75 students Minority enrollment: 8%
15 Shawmut St
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0858
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0858
Gr: PK-2 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Teams Charter School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
26 Washington Street
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-4022
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-4022
Gr: 9-11 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
4 Church St.
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0844
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0844
Gr: K-5 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Concord, NH?
The top ranked public schools in Concord, NH include Boscawen Elementary School, Christa Mcauliffe School and Csi Charter School.
How many public schools are located in Concord?
13 public schools are located in Concord.
What percentage of students in Concord go to public school?
71% of all K-12 students in Concord are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in Concord?
Concord public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Concord are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Concord include: Merrimack Valley Middle School vs. Rundlett Middle School, Abbot-downing School vs. Christa Mcauliffe School, Broken Ground School vs. Beaver Meadow School
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