For the 2025 school year, there are 123 public schools serving 52,375 students in Hillsborough County, NH (there are 100 private schools, serving 10,221 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Hillsborough County, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
The top ranked public schools in Hillsborough County, NH are Academy For Science And Design Charter (H), Mason Elementary School and Riddle Brook School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hillsborough County, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Hillsborough County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hillsborough County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Academy For Science And Design Charter (H)
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9 Townsend West
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 595-4705
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 595-4705
Grades: 9-12
| 236 students
Rank: #22.
Mason Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13 Darling Hill Rd.
Greenville, NH 03048
(603) 878-2962
Greenville, NH 03048
(603) 878-2962
Grades: PK-5
| 96 students
Rank: #33.
Riddle Brook School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
230 New Boston Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 471-1082
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 471-1082
Grades: K-4
| 502 students
Rank: #44.
Academy For Science And Design Charter (M)
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9 Townsend West
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 595-4705
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 595-4705
Grades: 5-8
| 404 students
Rank: #55.
Peter Woodbury School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
180 County Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 622-0431
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 622-0431
Grades: K-4
| 421 students
Rank: #66.
Hollis Primary 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
| 393 students
Rank: #77.
Memorial 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
| 439 students
Rank: #88.
Mckelvie Intermediate School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
108 Liberty Hill Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 472-3951
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 472-3951
Grades: 5-6
| 625 students
Rank: #99.
Mont Vernon Village School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Kittredge Rd
Mont Vernon, NH 03057
(603) 673-5141
Mont Vernon, NH 03057
(603) 673-5141
Grades: K-6
| 231 students
Rank: #1010.
Spark Academy Of Advanced Technologies Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1066 Front St.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 316-1170
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 316-1170
Grades: 9-12
| 87 students
Rank: #1111.
Hollis-brookline High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
24 Cavalier Ct.
Hollis, NH 03049
(603) 465-2269
Hollis, NH 03049
(603) 465-2269
Grades: 9-12
| 745 students
Rank: #1212.
Francestown Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
325 2nd Nh Turnpike S.
Francestown, NH 03043
(603) 547-2976
Francestown, NH 03043
(603) 547-2976
Grades: K-4
| 42 students
Rank: #1313.
Hollis Upper Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12 Drury Ln.
Hollis, NH 03049
(603) 465-9182
Hollis, NH 03049
(603) 465-9182
Grades: 4-6
| 288 students
Rank: #1414.
Ross A. Lurgio Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
47a Nashua Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 310-9100
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 310-9100
Grades: 7-8
| 680 students
Rank: #1515.
Hollis-brookline Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
25 Main St.
Hollis, NH 03049
(603) 324-5997
Hollis, NH 03049
(603) 324-5997
Grades: 7-8
| 369 students
Rank: #1616.
Bedford High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
47b Nashua Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 310-9000
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 310-9000
Grades: 9-13
| 1,393 students
Rank: #1717.
Clark-wilkins School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
80 Boston Post Rd.
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-4411
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-4411
Grades: PK-4
| 697 students
Rank: #1818.
Richard Maghakian Memorial School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22 Milford St.
Brookline, NH 03033
(603) 673-4640
Brookline, NH 03033
(603) 673-4640
Grades: PK-3
| 329 students
Rank: #1919.
New Boston Central School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15 Central School Rd.
New Boston, NH 03070
(603) 487-2211
New Boston, NH 03070
(603) 487-2211
Grades: PK-6
| 478 students
Rank: #2020.
Captain Samuel Douglass Academy
(Math: 60% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24 Townsend Hill Rd.
Brookline, NH 03033
(603) 673-0122
Brookline, NH 03033
(603) 673-0122
Grades: 4-6
| 247 students
Rank: #2121.
The Founders Academy Charter School (H)
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5 Perimeter Rd
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 952-4705
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 952-4705
Grades: 9-12
| 138 students
Rank: #2222.
Main Dunstable School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20 Whitford Rd.
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 966-2320
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 966-2320
Grades: K-5
| 360 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Peterborough Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17 High St.
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 924-3828
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 924-3828
Grades: PK-4
| 232 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Reeds Ferry School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15 Lyons Rd.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6215
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6215
Grades: PK-4
| 490 students
Rank: #2525.
Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10 Elementary Ln.
Hancock, NH 03449
(603) 525-3303
Hancock, NH 03449
(603) 525-3303
Grades: PK-4
| 74 students
Rank: #2626.
Bicentennial Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
296 E. Dunstable Rd.
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 966-1760
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 966-1760
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Rank: #2727.
Maple Avenue School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16 Maple Ave.
Goffstown, NH 03045
(603) 497-3330
Goffstown, NH 03045
(603) 497-3330
Grades: 1-4
| 525 students
Rank: #2828.
New Searles School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
39 Shady Ln.
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 966-3620
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 966-3620
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Rank: #2929.
Hills Garrison Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
190 Derry Rd.
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 881-3930
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 881-3930
Grades: 2-5
| 368 students
Rank: #3030.
Highbridge Hill Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
171 Turnpike Road
New Ipswich, NH 03071
(603) 878-4387
New Ipswich, NH 03071
(603) 878-4387
Grades: PK-4
| 380 students
Rank: #3131.
Microsociety Academy Charter School Foundation
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
591 West Hollis Street
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 595-7877
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 595-7877
Grades: K-8
| 306 students
Rank: #3232.
Souhegan Coop High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
412 Boston Post Rd.
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-9940
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-9940
Grades: 9-12
| 691 students
Rank: #3333.
Temple Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
830 Nh Route 45
Temple, NH 03084
(603) 878-1955
Temple, NH 03084
(603) 878-1955
Grades: K-4
| 37 students
Rank: #3434.
Charlotte Ave Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
48 Charlotte Ave.
Nashua, NH 03064
(603) 966-1940
Nashua, NH 03064
(603) 966-1940
Grades: K-5
| 375 students
Rank: #3535.
Goffstown High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
27 Wallace Rd.
Goffstown, NH 03045
(603) 497-4841
Goffstown, NH 03045
(603) 497-4841
Grades: 9-12
| 1,037 students
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Boys & Girls Club
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 594-4326
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 594-4326
Grades: 6-8
| 44 students
Boys & Girls Club
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 594-4326
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 594-4326
Grades: 9-11
| 53 students
72 Academy Rd
New Ipswich, NH 03071
(603) 878-2814
New Ipswich, NH 03071
(603) 878-2814
Grades: 3-4
| 139 students
117 Elm St.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-3900
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-3900
Grades: 6-8
| 895 students
106 Hancock Rd
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 588-3690
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 588-3690
Grades: PK
| 10 students
16 Adams St
Greenville, NH 03048
(603) 878-1411
Greenville, NH 03048
(603) 878-1411
Grades: PK-4
| 142 students
275 Jewett St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6332
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6332
Grades: K-5
| 238 students
100 William Loeb Drive
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 935-7488
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 935-7488
Grades: 9-11
| 36 students
100 William Loeb Drive
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 935-7488
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 935-7488
Grades: 6-8
| 16 students
571 Turnpike Rd
New Ipswich, NH 03071
(603) 878-2108
New Ipswich, NH 03071
(603) 878-2108
Grades: K-2
| 176 students
440 Amherst St
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 594-4326
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 594-4326
Grades: 9-10
| n/a students
440 Amherst St
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 594-4326
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 594-4326
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
555 Auburn St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6336
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6336
Grades: PK
| 196 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hillsborough County, NH?
The top ranked public schools in Hillsborough County, NH include Academy For Science And Design Charter (H), Mason Elementary School and Riddle Brook School.
How many public schools are located in Hillsborough County?
123 public schools are located in Hillsborough County.
What percentage of students in Hillsborough County go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Hillsborough County are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsborough County?
Hillsborough County public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Hillsborough County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hillsborough County include: Nashua High School North vs. Nashua High School South, Pennichuck Middle School vs. Fairgrounds Middle School, Nashua High School South vs. Nashua High School North
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