For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 433 students in Merrimack County, NH.
The top ranked public charter schools in Merrimack County, NH are Csi Charter School and Strong Foundations Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merrimack County, NH public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Hampshire public charter school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 58% statewide average). Charter schools in Merrimack County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public charter school average of 21% (majority Asian).
Best Public Charter Schools in Merrimack County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Csi Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26 Washington Street
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-0194
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-0194
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
Rank: #22.
Strong Foundations Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
715 Riverwood Dr.
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 225-2715
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 225-2715
Grades: K-8
| 336 students
Rank: n/an/a
Benjamin Franklin Academy Chartered Public School (H)
Charter School
157 Chichester Rd
Loudon, NH 03307
(603) 325-7688
Loudon, NH 03307
(603) 325-7688
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Benjamin Franklin Academy Chartered Public School (M)
Charter School
157 Chichester Rd
Loudon, NH 03307
(603) 325-7688
Loudon, NH 03307
(603) 325-7688
Grades: 6-8
| 45 students
Merrimack County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
30 S. Main Street
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-9574
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-9574
Grades: K-4
| 205 students
20 Rowell Dr
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5116
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5116
Grades: 3-4
| 182 students
Capital City Public Charter School (E) (Closed 2023)
Charter School
270 Loudon Road
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 369-9000
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 369-9000
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Capital City Public Charter School (H) (Closed 2023)
Charter School
270 Loudon Road
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 369-9000
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 369-9000
Grades: 9-11
| n/a students
200 Sanborn St.
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5828
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5828
Grades: PK
| 20 students
Franklin Career Academy Charter School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
15 Elkins St.
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-9200
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-9200
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
Po Box 2635
Concord, NH 03302
(603) 223-6770
Concord, NH 03302
(603) 223-6770
Grades: 2-6
| 6 students
Pace Career Academy Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
716 Riverwood Drive
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 210-1882
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 210-1882
Grades: 9-13
| 61 students
30 High St.
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-1807
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-1807
Grades: K-1
| 126 students
40 Thorndike St
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0836
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0836
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
Teams Charter School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
26 Washington Street
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-4022
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-4022
Grades: 9-11
| 21 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Merrimack County, NH?
The top ranked public charter schools in Merrimack County, NH include Csi Charter School and Strong Foundations Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Merrimack County?
4 public charter schools are located in Merrimack County.
What is the racial composition of students in Merrimack County?
Merrimack County public charter schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public charter schools average of 21% (majority Asian).
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