For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 827 students in Hampstead, NH (there are 4 private schools, serving 221 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Hampstead, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
The top ranked public schools in Hampstead, NH are Hampstead Central School and Hampstead Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hampstead, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Hampstead have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hampstead, NH (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hampstead Central School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21 Emerson Ave.
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-6326
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-6326
Grades: PK-4
| 450 students
Rank: #22.
Hampstead Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
28 School St.
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-6743
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-6743
Grades: 5-8
| 377 students
Hampstead, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
21 Emerson Ave
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-6743
Hampstead, NH 03841
(603) 329-6743
Grades: PK
| 62 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hampstead, NH?
The top ranked public schools in Hampstead, NH include Hampstead Central School and Hampstead Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Hampstead?
2 public schools are located in Hampstead.
What percentage of students in Hampstead go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Hampstead are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hampstead?
Hampstead public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Hampstead are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hampstead include: Hampstead Middle School vs. Hampstead Central School
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