For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 206 students in Meriden, NH (there are 1 private school, serving 338 private students). 38% of all K-12 students in Meriden, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
The top ranked public school in Meriden, NH is Plainfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Meriden, NH public school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Meriden have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Meriden, NH (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plainfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
92 Bonner Rd.
Meriden, NH 03770
(603) 469-3250
Meriden, NH 03770
(603) 469-3250
Grades: K-8
| 206 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Meriden, NH?
The top ranked public schools in Meriden, NH include Plainfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Meriden?
1 public schools are located in Meriden.
What percentage of students in Meriden go to public school?
38% of all K-12 students in Meriden are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in Meriden?
Meriden public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
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