For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,044 students in Hillsborough, NH (there are 3 private schools, serving 114 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Hillsborough, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
The top ranked public schools in Hillsborough, NH are Hillsboro-deering High School, Hillsboro-deering Elementary School and Hillsboro-deering Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hillsborough, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Hillsborough have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hillsborough, NH (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillsboro-deering High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12 Hillcat Dr.
Hillsborough, NH 03244
(603) 464-1130
Hillsborough, NH 03244
(603) 464-1130
Grades: 9-12
| 370 students
Rank: #22.
Hillsboro-deering Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4 Hillcat Dr.
Hillsborough, NH 03244
(603) 464-1110
Hillsborough, NH 03244
(603) 464-1110
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #33.
Hillsboro-deering Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6 Hillcat Dr.
Hillsborough, NH 03244
(603) 464-1120
Hillsborough, NH 03244
(603) 464-1120
Grades: 6-8
| 237 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hillsborough, NH?
The top ranked public schools in Hillsborough, NH include Hillsboro-deering High School, Hillsboro-deering Elementary School and Hillsboro-deering Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Hillsborough?
3 public schools are located in Hillsborough.
What percentage of students in Hillsborough go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Hillsborough are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsborough?
Hillsborough public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
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