Top 10 Best Hillsborough County Public Charter Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public charter schools serving 2,140 students in Hillsborough County, NH.
The top ranked public charter schools in Hillsborough County, NH are Academy For Science And Design Charter (H), Academy For Science And Design Charter (M) and Spark Academy Of Advanced Technologies Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hillsborough County, NH public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New Hampshire public charter school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 58% statewide average). Charter schools in Hillsborough County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Hampshire public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public charter school average of 21% (majority Asian).

Best Public Charter Schools in Hillsborough County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Academy For Science And Design Charter (H)
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
486 Amherst Street
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 595-4705
Grades: 9-12
| 202 students
Rank: #22.
Academy For Science And Design Charter (M)
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
486 Amherst Street
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 595-4705
Grades: 6-8
| 341 students
Rank: #33.
Spark Academy Of Advanced Technologies Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1066 Front St.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 316-1170
Grades: 9-12
| 88 students
Rank: #44.
The Founders Academy Charter School (H)
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5 Perimeter Rd
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 952-4705
Grades: 9-12
| 147 students
Rank: #55.
Microsociety Academy Charter School Foundation
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
591 West Hollis Street
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 595-7877
Grades: K-8
| 297 students
Rank: #66.
Mill Falls Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 William Loeb Dr, Unit 1
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 232-5176
Grades: K-6
| 168 students
Rank: #77.
Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (H)
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
470 Pine St.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 232-7974
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
Rank: #88.
The Founders Academy Charter School (E)
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5 Perimeter Rd
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 952-4705
Grades: 5-8
| 285 students
Rank: #99.
Polaris Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Coolidge Ave
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 634-0034
Grades: K-5
| 120 students
Rank: #1010.
Gate City Charter School For The Arts
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7 Henry Clay Dr
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 943-5273
Grades: K-8
| 151 students
Rank: #1111.
Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (M)
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
470 Pine St.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 232-7974
Grades: 6-8
| 69 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lionheart Classical Academy Chartered Public School
Magnet School
Charter School
10 Sharon Road
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 602-1560
Grades: K-5
| 195 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Hillsborough County, NH

Hillsborough County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Boys & Girls Club
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 594-4326
Grades: 6-8
| 44 students
Boys & Girls Club
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 594-4326
Grades: 9-11
| 53 students
72 Academy Rd
New Ipswich, NH 03071
(603) 878-2814
Grades: 3-4
| 139 students
Foundry St.
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-2343
Grades: K-1
| 210 students
106 Hancock Rd
Peterborough, NH 03458
(603) 588-3690
Grades: PK
| 10 students
16 Adams St
Greenville, NH 03048
(603) 878-1411
Grades: PK-4
| 142 students
275 Jewett St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6332
Grades: K-5
| 238 students
100 William Loeb Drive
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 935-7488
Grades: 9-11
| 36 students
100 William Loeb Drive
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 935-7488
Grades: 6-8
| 16 students
571 Turnpike Rd
New Ipswich, NH 03071
(603) 878-2108
Grades: K-2
| 176 students
61 Marsh Rd
Pelham, NH 03076
(603) 635-1145
Grades: PK
| 5 students
440 Amherst St
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 594-4326
Grades: 9-10
| n/a students
440 Amherst St
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 594-4326
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
555 Auburn St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6336
Grades: PK
| 196 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Hillsborough County, NH?
How many public charter schools are located in Hillsborough County?
12 public charter schools are located in Hillsborough County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsborough County?
Hillsborough County public charter schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public charter schools average of 21% (majority Asian).
Which public charter schools in Hillsborough County are often viewed compared to one another?

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