Top 5 Best Derry Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,003 students in Derry, NH.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Derry, NH are South Range Elementary School, Derry Village School and East Derry Memorial Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Derry, NH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Derry have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Derry, NH (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Range Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Drury Ln.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1219
Grades: K-5
| 348 students
Rank: #22.
Derry Village School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
28 S. Main St.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1233
Grades: K-5
| 405 students
Rank: #33.
East Derry Memorial Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
18 Dubeau Dr.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1260
Grades: K-5
| 356 students
Rank: #44.
Ernest P. Barka Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
21 Eastgate Rd.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 434-2430
Grades: K-5
| 522 students
Rank: #55.
West Running Brook Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 W. Running Brook Ln.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1250
Grades: 6-8
| 499 students
Rank: #66.
Gilbert H. Hood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5 Hood Rd.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1224
Grades: 6-8
| 540 students
Rank: #77.
Grinnell School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6 Grinnell Rd.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1238
Grades: K-5
| 333 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Derry, New Hampshire

Derry, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
37 Highland Ave
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-3594
Grades: 1-3
| 95 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Derry, NH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Derry, NH include South Range Elementary School, Derry Village School and East Derry Memorial Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Derry?
7 public elementary schools are located in Derry.
What is the racial composition of students in Derry?
Derry public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public elementary schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Derry are often viewed compared to one another?

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