For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,415 students in Merrimack, NH.
The top ranked public preschools in Merrimack, NH are Reeds Ferry School, James Mastricola Elementary School and Thorntons Ferry School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merrimack, NH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New Hampshire public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Merrimack have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Hampshire public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschool average of 16% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Merrimack, NH (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Reeds Ferry School
Magnet 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
| 454 students
Rank: #22.
James Mastricola Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7 School St.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6218
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6218
Grades: PK-4
| 420 students
Rank: #33.
Thorntons Ferry School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
134 Camp Sargent Rd.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 889-1577
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 889-1577
Grades: PK-4
| 541 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Merrimack, NH?
The top ranked public preschools in Merrimack, NH include Reeds Ferry School, James Mastricola Elementary School and Thorntons Ferry School.
How many public preschools are located in Merrimack?
3 public preschools are located in Merrimack.
What is the racial composition of students in Merrimack?
Merrimack public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschools average of 16% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Merrimack are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Merrimack include: James Mastricola Elementary School vs. Reeds Ferry School, Reeds Ferry School vs. James Mastricola Elementary School
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